Bolton's Simons sees red for punching opponent in Carabao Cup

A moment of madness from Xavier Simons sparked a melee and cost Bolton the match.

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What happened. Xavier Simons was sent off for punching Harry Gray in the stomach during Bolton's Carabao Cup tie against Sheffield Wednesday, which Bolton lost 1-0.

• Simons reacted after being pulled back by Gray.
• Referee Elliot Bell showed a red card after the melee.
• Bolton boss Steven Schumacher called it a poor decision.

“It's a poor decision, and it's a decision that you wouldn't expect from him.”

— Steven Schumacher

Bolton are back in the Championship after promotion, and Simons will face disciplinary action.

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