AI Says Yes.
Yes, a red card issued in the English Football League (EFL) will still count towards a player's suspension even if the match is abandoned, because the card is a record of serious misconduct regardless of the match's outcome or completion. The disciplinary action is applied separately to the card issued during the game, meaning the player still has to serve the ban.
Why the Red Card Still Counts
Misconduct is Recordable: A red card signifies a player's serious misconduct, and this action is recorded by the referee and disciplinary bodies regardless of whether the match itself is completed.
Match-Based Suspensions Still Apply: While some suspensions can be connected to the specific match that was abandoned (e.g., a one-match ban), the card itself is a standalone event.
Forfeited Matches vs. Carded Players: The distinction is important: matches themselves might be forfeited or voided, but this doesn't negate the disciplinary action taken against an individual player for their behavior.
In summary: The card is a punishment for a player's actions, and it is served regardless of the match's abandonment. |  |
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