Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts could receive an extended ban for a dangerous challenge which left Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta needing 25 stitches.

The Football Association has submitted a claim to increase the ban on Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts after his challenge left Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta needing 25 stitches in his left ear,

Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts set for extended ban over horror Jean-Philippe Mateta challenge - The FA has decided that the offence, which saw Roberts kick Mateta in the head as he cleared the ball,

Sections of the crowd applauded in the eighth minute of Millwall's match against Bristol City - the same minute in which goalkeeper Liam Roberts was sent off against Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta has been hospitalized with a head injury after being kicked in the face by Millwall’s goalkeeper during an FA Cup game.

The 30-year-old was sent off against Crystal Palace on Saturday after a high challenge on Jean-Phillipe Mateta.

The Football Association is currently deliberating whether to appeal the three-match ban given to Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts following his shocking challenge on Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe

Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts faces an extended ban for his challenge on Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta after the Football Association claimed that the usual three-game ban would be an insufficient punishment.