Barnsley to appeal captain Alex Mowatt’s red card ahead of Sheffield Wednesday clash

Barnsley captain Alex Mowatt could be available against Sheffield Wednesday this weekend after Tykes boss Valerien Ismael confirmed his red card last night will be appealed.
By PA
Published 18th Mar 2021, 11:28 BST
Updated 18th Mar 2021, 11:32 BST
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Mowatt’s sending-off in the 3-1 defeat of Wycombe Wanderers was the only negative in another excellent night for the in-form Tykes, who moved up to fifth in the Championship after a ninth win in 10 games.

They host the Owls, who are nine points from safety with 10 matches left, on Saturday.

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Ismael said: “The red card for us was never, ever a red card. Some situations were really embarrassing.

Alex Mowatt of Barnsley FC is shown a red card during the Sky Bet Championship match between Wycombe Wanderers and Barnsley.Alex Mowatt of Barnsley FC is shown a red card during the Sky Bet Championship match between Wycombe Wanderers and Barnsley.
Alex Mowatt of Barnsley FC is shown a red card during the Sky Bet Championship match between Wycombe Wanderers and Barnsley.

“The referee lost completely the control and that’s why we have to appeal the decision. We will do because it is unjust.

“It was never a bad foul – he tackled over the ball without a straight leg and that’s why we can’t accept this and we have to fight against that.”

Barnsley went ahead at the end of the first half through Cauley Woodrow’s penalty, given for Ryan Tafazolli’s tug back on Michal Helik.

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Daryl Dike doubled the Tykes’ lead early in the second half when he nodded in Mads Andersen’s header from close range, but Mowatt’s red card in the 73rd minute briefly raised Wycombe hopes.

That was snuffed out by Dike’s second of the night as he swept in Callum Brittain’s cross, before Uche Ikpeazu struck a late consolation for the hosts.

Wycombe boss Gareth Ainswoth said: “There was a lot of appealing from the opposition bench – I thought it went a bit crazy sometimes.

“I’ve got to credit Barnsley. They’ve scored three goals and they got to shut up shop when they went down to 10 men because at 2-1, they’re worried about their lead, but at 3-1 they had that safety.

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“I’m really proud of the boys, I thought they were outstanding, the work-rate and the effort was just awesome.

“I’ve just said to them that if they keep playing like that every game we’ll stay up because teams will not be able to handle that.

“Barnsley are the form team in the league, Ismael is doing a brilliant job and we won’t take anything away from them.”

Bottom side Wycombe are one place below Sheffield Wednesday and 12 points from safety with nine games of their season left.

Related topics:Alex MowattBarnsleyValerien IsmaelSheffield WednesdayDaryl DikeWycombe Wanderers