Cleverley fears two-game ban after sending off

Tom Cleverley (right) was sent off during the second half of the 3-2 win at Luton Town

Plymouth Argyle head coach Tom Cleverley says he could be subject of a two-match touchline ban after his red card at Luton Town.

The Pilgrims boss was sent off in the 72nd minute after protesting against a refereeing decision during the 3-2 win at Kenilworth Road earlier this month.

He has been charged by the Football Association with misconduct after acting "in an improper manner by repeatedly disagreeing with decisions and/or dissent and/or using insulting and/or abusive words, leading to his dismissal."

The FA also alleges that after his dismissal he used "abusive and/or insulting words towards a match official".

Cleverley had been expected to be in the stands for last week's 1-0 loss at home to Peterborough United, but carried out his normal duties pending the outcome of the disciplinary process.

The Pilgrims travel to Burton Albion on Saturday (15:00 BST) before hosting Wigan Athletic a week later.

"Obviously I should lead by example a little bit better," said Cleverley, who has accepted the FA charges against him.

"It was a highly emotional game for myself, for the team.

"A set of circumstances that I don't think we'll see again where two soft penalties and a soft red card against.

"On the day I didn't act like I should have done it and I apologised to the FA for that."

Argyle had two penalties given against them in the win over Luton, and captain Joe Edwards was sent off early in the second half.

Cleverley says he spoke to the EFL's head of refereeing Mike Jones following his dismissal - just a few days before the 1-0 loss to Peterborough when the Pilgrims had a goal disallowed despite replays suggesting the ball had crossed the line.

"I spoke to Mike Jones on the Monday and then unfortunately another big decision against on the following Saturday, so it's not going to benefit me sitting here and speaking about how many big decisions have gone against us so I won't," he added.

"I think the referees try their best. I've always had the mindset these things level themselves out, but there's a lot of levelling out that needs to take place from now until the end of the season."