Tuesday 20 September 2016 17:32, UK
Newcastle have failed in their bid to overturn the red card earned by midfielder Vurnon Anita in the 2-0 home defeat to Wolves on Saturday.
Anita was shown a straight red card by referee Tim Robinson in the 87th minute for a late challenge on Wolves winger Ivan Cavaleiro.
Manager Rafa Benitez confirmed on Monday that Newcastle would contest the decision, but the Football Association have turned down the Magpies' appeal and Anita will now serve a three-match suspension.
A Newcastle statement read: "A claim of wrongful dismissal regarding Vurnon Anita has been unsuccessful, following an Independent Regulatory Commission hearing.
"The Newcastle United player was dismissed for serious foul play during the game against Wolverhampton Wanderers on September 17.
"The player's three match suspension, therefore, remains in place."
Anita will miss Tuesday's EFL Cup third round tie against Wolves as well as the Sky Bet Championship matches against Aston Villa and Norwich City.
