Marquis Matches Record for Fastest Red Card in League One

Shrewsbury Town's captain John Marquis was sent off just 13 seconds into their League One match against Peterborough United, making it one of the fastest red cards in English football history. The dismissal occurred after Marquis elbowed Peterborough defender Sam Hughes during the game's opening moments. Following the red card, Shrewsbury struggled, ultimately losing the match 3-1 and remaining at the bottom of the league table with only 27 points from 34 games. Manager Gareth Ainsworth expressed his disbelief over the referee's decision, arguing that Marquis' action deserved a yellow card instead. This incident matches the previous record for the fastest red card, set by Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Kevin Pressman in 2000. Supporters criticized Marquis's actions, emphasizing the impact of the red card on Shrewsbury's relegation battle.