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Hal Robson-Kanu: West Brom forward loses red card appeal and must serve three-match ban

West Brom have lost their appeal against the red card Hal Robson-Kanu received at the weekend.

The 28-year-old Wales international striker was shown a straight red card late on in his side's 1-0 Premier League victory against Burnley at Turf Moor following an aerial challenge with home defender Matt Lowton.

Albion contested the decision on the ground of wrongful dismissal but an FA Commission has upheld the decision and Robson-Kanu will now serve a three-match suspension.

A statement on West Brom's official website confirmed the outcome.

"Hal Robson-Kanu's sending off at Burnley on Saturday has been upheld by an FA commission.