Chelsea forward Cole Palmer avoided a straight red card for his challenge during the match against Tottenham Hotspur, according to the findings of the Key Match Incidents (KMI) panel.
The independent review determined that Palmer's actions warranted two yellow cards rather than a direct dismissal, resulting in an automatic one-match suspension for the accumulation of cautions.
The decision was reported by Jamie Gardner of The Independent on November 4, 2026. Palmer received both yellow cards during the fixture, meaning he will serve a single-game ban instead of the longer suspension that would accompany a straight red card.
