Albion opt against appeal

23 March 2015 01:32

West Brom will not appeal Gareth McAuley's red card against Manchester City - with the suspension set to be handed to Craig Dawson instead, Press Association Sport understands.

Baggies defender McAuley was dismissed in the second minute of Saturday's 3-0 defeat at Manchester City in a case of mistaken identity.

The Northern Ireland international saw red for a foul on Wilfried Bony despite Dawson having committed the offence.

Referee Neil Swarbrick apologised for his mistake afterwards, via a statement from the Professional Game Match Officials Ltd.

The Baggies are believed to be wary of a frivolous appeal, despite Swarbrick's mix-up, with Dawson now expected to be given the one-match ban.

He is set to miss the visit of QPR in the Barclays Premier League on April 4, after the international break.

Source: PA