Video evidence has not helped Coventry City in their case to get striker Kevin Kyle off a three game ban for a straight red at Blackpool last Saturday.
Iain Dowie watched the video but the incident of an elbow on Shaun Barker in the 30th minute was not picked up on camera.
With no conclusive proof, the Sky Blues have decided not to appeal and Kyle will miss the games against Crystal Palace today, Ipswich on Saturday and Bristol City on New Years Day.