Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts has had his suspension for a high-footed challenge on Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta extended to six matches, the FA said on Friday.

Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts says he received abusive messages and threats for kicking Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta in the head last weekend.

Roberts, 30, was sent off in Millwall's FA Cup loss to Crystal Palace after an attempt at a clearance saw him kick Mateta's head.

Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta was stretchered off after a horror challenge from Liam Roberts; Millwall goalkeeper was shown a straight red card; Mateta was later discharged from hospital with 25 stitches in his ear;

Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts could receive an extended ban for a dangerous challenge which left Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta needing 25 stitches.

Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts has been handed a six-match suspension following his challenge on Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta last weekend.The decision came after an independent

The Football Association has submitted a claim to increase the ban on Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts after his challenge left Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta needing 25 stitches in his left ear,

Roberts has received a six-match ban after the Football Association the usual punishment was ‘insufficient punishment’

The 30-year-old was sent off against Crystal Palace on Saturday after a high challenge on Jean-Phillipe Mateta.