Luton defender Christ Makosso handed three game suspension for violent conduct

Luton Town defender Christ Makosso has been handed with a three game suspension for violent conduct.

The defender had been charged by the FA after being recorded punching Peterborough’s Carl Johnston during an incident in the 76th minute of Saturday’s match at Posh’s Weston Homes Stadium. The two players had been grappling while waiting for a Luton corner to be taken, with the incident happening as the ball was played into the box.

The incident had been missed the on-pitch referee but was registered by a camera behind the goal.

An FA statement read, “Luton Town’s Christ Makosso has been suspended for three matches following an incident in their EFL League One match against Peterborough United on Saturday, 9 August.

“The defender’s behaviour around the 76th minute wasn’t seen by the match officials at the time, but it was caught on camera, and The FA alleged that it constitutes violent conduct.

“Christ Makosso subsequently admitted the charge against him and accepted the standard penalty for violent conduct.”

The suspension is implemented with immediate effect, with Makosso suspended for Luton’s Carabao Cup match against Coventry City tonight (12/08). He will also miss Luton’s upcoming League One fixtures against Bradford and Wigan.