Daniel Ayala to serve suspension after wrongful dismissal claim rejected

Tuesday 10 Jan 2017
Daniel Ayala was sent off against Sheffield Wednesday

Daniel Ayala will serve a three-match suspension with immediate effect after his wrongful dismissal and excessive punishment claims were unsuccessful, following an Independent Regulatory Commission hearing.

The Middlesbrough defender was sent off for serious foul play during the Emirates FA Cup tie against Sheffield Wednesday on Sunday [8 January 2017].

By FA Staff