Barry Bannan: Sheffield Wednesday skipper wins appeal against red card

Barry Bannan (right) was sent off in the first half of Sheffield Wednesday's defeat by Bristol City

Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Barry Bannan will be available for their next game after winning an appeal against his red card in their Championship defeat by Bristol City.

The 33-year-old was dismissed 32 minutes into Saturday's 1-0 defeat.

The Owls captain had been shown red by referee Lewis Smith for bringing down Jason Knight on the edge of the area.

Following the decision, Bannan will be elligible for selection for Saturday's visit of Millwall.

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