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.

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.

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

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 has seen his ban for his horror challenge on Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta extended. Roberts was shown a straight red card during Saturday’s FA Cup clash between the south London rivals after kicking the Palace star in the head as he attempted to clear the ball eight minutes into the match.

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,

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