Sunderland’s Andrew Welsh has had his claim for wrongful dismissal upheld and will therefore not serve any suspension.

He was sent off for violent conduct during the match at Liverpool on Saturday, 20 August.

West Ham United's Paul Konchesky has today had his claim for wrongful dismissal upheld by a Disciplinary Commission. He will therefore not serve any suspension.

Konchesky was sent off for denying a an obvious goal scoring opportunity against Newcastle United on Saturday, 20 August.

Steve Howard of Luton Town’s claim for wrongful dismissal was rejected and he will therefore serve a three-match suspension with immediate effect.

Howard was sent off for spitting during the match at Stoke City on Saturday, 20 August.

Southend United's Freddy Eastwood has had his wrongful dismissal claim rejected. He was sent off for violent conduct against Huddersfield Town on Saturday.

Eastwood will serve a three-match suspension plus an additional one-match suspension as the Commission were of the opinion that the claim was frivolous. 

It is the first time that an extra suspension has been imposed for this reason.