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Charlton boss Lee Bowyer given three-match touchline ban

By Matthew Treadwell

Friday 1 March 2019 17:12, UK

Charlton Athletic manager Lee Bowyer points on the touchline in Sky Bet League One game against Sunderland at Stadium of Light
Image: Charlton manager Lee Bowyer was red carded and had to leave the touchline during the game against AFC Wimbledon

Charlton manager Lee Bowyer has been handed a three-match touchline ban by the FA following an incident during his side's 2-1 win at AFC Wimbledon on February 23.

Bowyer confronted referee Chris Kavanagh at the Cherry Red Records Stadium before exchanging words with the official.

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He subsequently received a second yellow card and was dismissed from the bench.

Bowyer was found to have used abusive and/or insulting language towards the match referee in both the 46th minute of the game and following his dismissal.

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Highlights of the Sky Bet League One game between AFC Wimbledon and Charlton.

He has also been fined £1,750.

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