Swans appeal Fer red card

Swansea have appealed against Leroy Fer’s FA Cup red card at Wolves.

Fer was sent off during Saturday’s third-round 0-0 draw for a trip on Helder Costa but Swans manager Carlos Carvalhal said the foul was a “classic yellow card” and the Premier League club have confirmed they have taken up the matter with the Football Association.

A statement on the club’s website said: “Swansea City have lodged an appeal against Leroy Fer’s sending-off at Wolves on Saturday. The midfielder was shown a straight red card in the 67th minute of the Emirates FA Cup tie for a foul on Helder Costa which was deemed by referee Anthony Taylor to constitute violent conduct.”

Fer will miss Premier League games against Newcastle and Liverpool, as well as the cup replay against Wolves, if Swansea’s appeal proves unsuccessful.