Cole received a two-match suspension for abusive and insulting words to a match official and a one-match ban for violent conduct. These suspensions are in addition to the automatic three-match suspension for his sending-off against West Bromwich Albion in September's Premiership meeting at the Hawthorns. 

Cole was also fined £10,000.

The Appeal Board hearing is due to take place on Thursday 14th October.


FA Rule E3 - General Behaviour
A Participant shall at all times act in the best interests of the game and shall not act in any manner which is improper or brings the game into disrepute or use any one, or a combination of, violent conduct, serious foul play, threatening, abusive, indecent or insulting words or behaviour.