EPL: Mateta to miss three games as Palace lose red card appeal
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Wed, 4 Nov 2026, 11:32
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Crystal Palace are 18th in the Premier League, with seven points from nine games Photo: GETTY IMAGES Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta will miss three matches after the club lost its appeal against his red card in Saturday’s Premier League defeat to Tottenham Hotspur. His absence from the Premier League fixtures comes at a difficult time for Palace manager Pierre Sage, whose position could come under further scrutiny following the club’s disappointing start to the campaign.
Context & Background
✦Palace challenged the decision, arguing that the contact was accidental, but their appeal was unsuccessful.
Key Figures & Named Entities
Saturday:Crystal Palace are 18th in the Premier League, with seven points from nine games Photo: GETTY IMAGES Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta will miss three matches after the club lost its appeal against his red card in Saturday’s Premier League defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.Wednesday:As reported by BBC Sport on Wednesday, the 29-year-old will now miss Sunday’s trip to Liverpool, the away fixture against Coventry City on November 21 and the home meeting with Hull City on November 29.Thursday:Despite the suspension, the striker will remain available for Palace’s Europa League fixtures against Hoffenheim on Thursday and Real Sociedad on November 26.
Outlook & Next Steps
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Key Takeaways
Verified Extract
✦Crystal Palace are 18th in the Premier League, with seven points from nine games Photo: GETTY IMAGES Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta will miss three matches after the club lost its appeal against his red card in Saturday’s Premier League defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.
✦His absence from the Premier League fixtures comes at a difficult time for Palace manager Pierre Sage, whose position could come under further scrutiny following the club’s disappointing start to the campaign.
✦Palace challenged the decision, arguing that the contact was accidental, but their appeal was unsuccessful.
Key Facts:Saturday: Crystal Palace are 18th in the Premier League, with seven points from nine games Photo: GETTY IMAGES Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta will miss three matches after the club lost its appeal against his red card in Saturday’s Premier League defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.Wednesday: As reported by BBC Sport on Wednesday, the 29-year-old will now miss Sunday’s trip to Liverpool, the away fixture against Coventry City on November 21 and the home meeting with Hull City on November 29.Thursday: Despite the suspension, the striker will remain available for Palace’s Europa League fixtures against Hoffenheim on Thursday and Real Sociedad on November 26.
Editorial Excerpt
Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta will miss three Premier League matches after the club lost its appeal against his red card versus Tottenham.
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What is the key takeaway from this report?
Crystal Palace are 18th in the Premier League, with seven points from nine games Photo: GETTY IMAGES Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta will miss three matches after the club lost its appeal against his red card in Saturday’s Premier League defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.
What additional context is highlighted in this report?
His absence from the Premier League fixtures comes at a difficult time for Palace manager Pierre Sage, whose position could come under further scrutiny following the club’s disappointing start to the campaign.
What timeline or key figures were confirmed?
Crystal Palace are 18th in the Premier League, with seven points from nine games Photo: GETTY IMAGES Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta will miss three matches after the club lost its appeal against his red card in Saturday’s Premier League defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.
