Dabizas red card is rescinded

Leicester defender Nikos Dabizas is to escape suspension following his sending-off in the 2-2 draw at Charlton which confirmed the Foxes’ relegation from the Premiership on Saturday.

Dabizas was dismissed by referee Rob Styles after conceding a penalty with a foul on striker Jonatan Johansson but the official has now rescinded the red card.

Paolo di Canio converted the resulting penalty to give the Addicks a 2-1 lead, and although Leicester grabbed a late equaliser through Les Ferdinand, they needed a win to keep alive their hopes of playing top-flight football next season.

Dabizas will now not be required to serve any suspension.