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Josh Edwards

Sun 15 March 2026 16:40, UK

Keith Hackett believes that Gabriel Gudmundsson was unfortunate to get sent off for Leeds United against Crystal Palace.

The first half of the clash at Selhurst Park certainly sparked plenty of controversy, with Gudmundsson’s sending off the highlight.

Having been booked earlier in the half for a foul on Brennan Johnson, and rightfully so, the Swede was shown a second yellow for a foul on the halfway line.

Thomas Bramall initially forgot that he had booked the left-back before showing him his second yellow, with Hackett disagreeing with the decision.

Leeds went on to secure a point against Crystal Palace, but the dismissal of Gudmundsson will leave a sour taste in their mouth.

Gabriel Gudmundsson hard done by after red card vs Palace

Gudmundsson’s first yellow was warranted, given the fact that Johnson had the ball beyond the Swede before clearly being impeded.

However, the second yellow received by Gudmundsson was rather questionable, to say the least.

It was a late tackle at worst, but Bramall wasted no time in brandishing a yellow card, before showing a second around a minute later after realising his error.

And after reviewing the footage, Hackett believes it was the wrong call.

Speaking exclusively to MOT Leeds News, he said: “I can’t support Thomas Bramall’s decision to give Gudmundsson a second yellow card. This is not a reckless challenge.”

Can Leeds appeal Gudmundsson ban?

After his dismissal, it means that Gudmundsson will miss Leeds’ next Premier League encounter, which is their Elland Road clash with Brentford next weekend.

However, as harsh as the suspension may seem, Leeds will not be able to appeal it, given the fact that it was a second yellow dismissal, as opposed to a straight red card.

As for how the Whites will deal with his absence, it’s likely that Jayden Bogle will return to the starting 11, with James Justin shifted back over to the left of a back five.