Aston Villa forward has suspension reduced

Wednesday 19 Apr 2017
Jonathan Kodjia was dismissed for violent conduct against Fulham

Jonathan Kodjia has had a claim for wrongful dismissal rejected following an Independent Regulatory Commission hearing.

The Aston Villa forward was sent off for violent conduct against Fulham on Monday 17 April 2017.

However, Kodjia’s claim that the punishment was excessive was successful and his suspension has been reduced from three games to one game with immediate effect.

By FA Staff