Brentford win appeal against Norgaard red card

Christian Norgaard was shown a straight red card at Goodison Park

Brentford captain Christian Norgaard has avoided a three-match ban as the Bees successfully appealed against his red card in a 0-0 draw with Everton on 23 November.

The Denmark international was sent off in the 41st minute at Goodison Park following a challenge on Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford while attempting to score in the six-yard box.

The video assistant referee (VAR) recommended on-field referee Chris Kavanagh should review the incident on the pitch-side screen.

Norgaard was then shown a straight red card and would have faced a three-match suspension as he was dismissed for serious foul play.

But the Bees have won an appeal for wrongful dismissal and their captain is now available to play on Saturday, when Thomas Frank's side host Leicester City in the Premier League (15:00, 30 November).