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Everton defender Lucas Digne has three-match suspension for foul on Kyle Walker-Peters downgraded to one match by an independent disciplinary panel

Everton defender Lucas Digne has had his three-match suspension downgraded to one match by an independent disciplinary panel.

The left-back was sent off for a challenge on Southampton's Kyle Walker-Peters during the 2-0 loss at St Mary's on Sunday, though Everton appealed the decision.

The red card has not been rescinded, but Digne will now only serve a one-match ban.

A Football Association statement read: 'An independent regulatory commission has upheld a claim of clearly excessive punishment in relation to Everton FC's Lucas Digne.

'The defender was sent off for serious foul play during a Premier League fixture against Southampton FC on Sunday 25 October 2020 and would have been suspended for three fixtures.