FA extend ban on Millwall goalkeeper Roberts following Mateta tackle

Roberts was sent off just eight minutes into Saturday's FA Cup fifth-round tie, which Crystal Palace won 3-1, after catching Mateta's head with his boot as he raced out to clear the ball. Referee Michael Oliver only issued a red card after a VAR review.

The Millwall goalkeeper initially received a standard three-match ban for serious foul play, but the FA confirmed on Friday that the suspension would be increased from three to six games following a hearing from the Regulatory Commission.

Mateta received lengthy treatment, including oxygen, on the pitch before being stretchered to an ambulance and transported to a hospital, with Roberts facing intense criticism following the incident. Millwall came out in support of their shot-stopper following the abuse.

The Championship side revealed in their statement that Roberts was "devastated" by what had happened and "reached out to Jean-Philippe personally to apologise" after the game, which was "immediately accepted" by the27-year-old Frenchman.