Sophie Ingle (pictured for Wales) was sent off for Bristol City against Nottingham Forest. Photo credit: David Davies PA Wire

Bristol City head coach Charlotte Healy has expressed her disappointment after the red card shown to Sophie Ingle against Nottingham Forest was rescinded.

Healy’s side were 1-0 up when Ingle was sent off just before half-time, after she was adjudged to have pulled Deanne Rose’s hair.

The decision left everyone in the stadium confused and Bristol have now confirmed via their social media channels that their appeal has been successful and the red card was overturned.

It is too little, too late, for Healy, who feels as though the decision cost her side a vital three points in the Women’s Super League 2 meeting.

Charlotte Healy vents frustration on Sophie Ingle red card

Ahead of Bristol City’s clash with Durham on Sunday, Charlotte Healy revealed the club’s frustration at Sophie Ingle wrongly being shown a red card.

She told the media: “Having it rescinded just tells us what everyone knew. Every single person in the stadium knew that it wasn’t a red card, so it’s good to have her back, of course, but it doesn’t give us the three points...