Overview
- The Crystal Palace midfielder grabbed Leicester’s Hannah Cain by the neck and threw her to the ground during the second half at the King Power Stadium.
- The referee issued a straight red card for violent conduct, reducing Palace to 10 players.
- Palace advanced with a 3-0 victory, with goals from Kirsty Howat, Justine Vanhaevermaet and Annabel Blanchard.
- ESPN reports Littlejohn now faces suspension that could exceed the standard three-match ban, with Palace awaiting the quarterfinal draw Tuesday evening.
- Video shared on X prompted broad condemnation from fans, who called the act dangerous and noted Olivia McLoughlin was already on the turf shielding her head.