Overview

• Liam Walsh's straight red card for violent conduct during Luton Town's April 26 victory over Coventry City has been overturned on appeal.
• The appeal, upheld by an independent Regulatory Commission, nullifies what would have been a five-match suspension for Walsh due to prior dismissals.
• Referee Oliver Langford's decision to issue a straight red, rather than a second yellow, enabled the appeal under FA rules.
• Without the successful appeal, Walsh would have missed the critical season finale and the opening games of the 2025-26 campaign.
• Luton Town, sitting one point above the relegation zone, will now have Walsh available for their decisive Championship clash at West Brom this weekend.