MK Dons defender Jack Sanders receives 3 game ban

MK Dons defender Jack Sanders has been handed a 3 game ban by the FA for violent conduct.

The 26-year-old was handed the sanction after an incident in the Dons’ FA Cup tie with Oldham Athletic on Saturday, in which the Dons won 3-1 to progress to Round 3 of the competition. The incident was identified by the FA as taking place in the 42nd minute, around the time of MK Dons’ opening goal.

In a statement, the FA said Sanders had denied the charge against him but after it was proven against him, the suspension was imposed with immediate effect.

The FA statement said, “An independent Regulatory Commission has suspended Jack Sanders following Saturday’s FA Cup tie against Oldham Athletic.

“An incident around the 42nd minute wasn’t seen by the match officials at the time, but was caught on video, and was subsequently alleged to constitute violent conduct.

“Sanders denied the charge against him, but the Regulatory Commission found it to be proven and has imposed a three-match suspension following a hearing.”

The suspension begins with immediate effect, starting with the Dons’ match against Notts County tonight (09/12). Sanders will also sit out the Dons’ matches against Cambridge United and Harrogate Town, before returning to selection for the Boxing Day match against Swindon Town.