Newcastle midfielder Cheik Tiote will serve a three-match ban after his appeal against his red card during Saturday’s FA Cup third-round defeat at Stevenage was dismissed.

Northampton boss Colin Calderwood expects the Football Association to investigate a touchline row which led to Stevenage Borough goalkeeping coach Lionel Perez being sent off during yesterday’s FA Cup tie at Broadhall Way.

Newcastle could have to play their UEFA Cup tie against Valerenga on an indoor pitch because the Norwegians believe they would be “digging their own grave” if they moved the game out of Oslo.