Luton win appeal to overturn Walsh red card

Luton Town midfielder Liam Walsh will be available for the final game of the Championship season after his red card against Coventry City was overturned.

Walsh was shown a straight red card for violent conduct after shoving Sky Blues defender Luis Binks in the 68th minute of the Hatters' 1-0 win at the weekend.

The 27-year-old was facing a five-match ban because he has already been sent off twice this season.

But Luton appealed the decision - which they would not have been able to do if Walsh had been shown a second yellow - and the red card has been rescinded.

Matt Bloomfield's side travel to West Bromwich Albion for the season closer on Saturday in a vital game in the battle to avoid relegation from the Championship.

Walsh has made 25 appearances this season and started eight of Luton's past nine games as their form has improved to put them within sight of survival.

The Hatters are one point above the drop zone with their fate in their own hands.