Red card overturned

Josh Pelling has escaped suspension after a league hearing overturned the red card he received against AFC Hornchurch last week. The young goalkeeper, on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion, suffered the first dismissal of his career when he was harshly adjudged to have brought down Mervin Abraham despite having made clear contact with the ball. "We're delighted with the decision," said John Maggs. "We felt very strongly that the referee got it wrong and we're thankful that the appeal committee has agreed with us." Club Secretary John Lines thanked AFC Hornchurch for allowing the club use of video evidence to help with the appeal.