Arsenal to appeal against Dowman red card

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Collins, B. (2026, October 28). Arsenal to appeal against Dowman red card. BBC News. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c3dxwdnjqj17o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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BBC News · collected 2026-10-28 · by Ben Collins

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Arsenal plans to appeal against Max Dowman's red card during a Carabao Cup match against League Two side Fleetwood. The 16-year-old midfielder was dismissed in the 85th minute for making contact with an opponent after reacting to a challenge, despite not fully kicking out. The game ended in a 1-1 draw before Fleetwood won on penalties 5-3. This is Dowman's second red card this month; he received another while playing for England's Under-19 team. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed dissatisfaction with the player as he left the field.
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Arsenal suffered a stunning 5-3 penalty shootout loss after a 1-1 draw against Fleetwood Town in the League Cup, with Fleetwood advancing despite being four divisions below Arsenal. Max Dowman was sent off in the 85th minute for kicking out at Harrison Neal following a heavy challenge, leaving Arsenal with 10 men until the end. The match ended level after Viktor Gyokeres equalized for Arsenal, and Fleetwood won on penalties. Arsenal will appeal against Dowman's red card, which came shortly after he was also sent off while playing for England Under-19s earlier this month. Despite the setback, manager Mikel Arteta praised his players' attitude but acknowledged their failure to capitalize on numerous chances.

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Arsenal Carabao Cup Fleetwood League Two Fleetwood Premier League

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Dowman PERSON · 3× Arsenal ORG · 2× Fleetwood ORG · 2× England GPE · 1× Harrison Neal PERSON · 1× League Two Fleetwood ORG · 1× Max Dowman's PERSON · 1× Mikel Arteta PERSON · 1× Neal PERSON · 1× Premier League ORG · 1×

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The 16-year-old midfielder was shown a straight red card in the 85th minute after reacting to a heavy challenge by Fleetwood's Harrison Neal.
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🔮 - Published Arsenal will appeal against Max Dowman's sending-off during Tuesday's Carabao Cup tie at Fleetwood.
2026-10-28 · BBC News
Arsenal to appeal against Dowman red card · assertive framing

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- Published Arsenal will appeal against Max Dowman's sending-off during Tuesday's Carabao Cup tie at Fleetwood. asserted
Arsenal → publish → Fleetwood
The 16-year-old midfielder was shown a straight red card in the 85th minute after reacting to a heavy challenge by Fleetwood's Harrison Neal. asserted
midfielder → show → Neal
Although Dowman did not fully kick out, his foot did make contact with Neal. asserted
foot → kick → Neal
The game finished 1-1 before League Two Fleetwood beat the Premier League champions 5-3 on penalties. asserted
Fleetwood → finish → penalties
It was Dowman's second red card this month having also been sent off while representing England's Under-19s. asserted
It → send → Under-19s
As Dowman left the field, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta gave him a scathing look and made what appeared to be an angry comment to the youngster. asserted
what → leave → youngster
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