Seven players who were sent off three times in a Premier League season

Only seven players have been sent off three times in a single Premier League season, according to StatMuse. The unusual record spans from Vinnie Jones with Wimbledon in 1995-96 to Victor Wanyama with Southampton in 2015-16.

Wes Brown also appeared to reach the mark for Sunderland in 2013-14, but one of his dismissals was later rescinded by The Football Association (FA). Vinnie Jones - Wimbledon, 1995-96 Jones was dismissed against Liverpool at Selhurst Park on 9 September 1995 after a confrontation with Stan Collymore led to a mass brawl.

Referee Keith Burge initially sent off Andy Thorn before correcting the decision and showing Jones a red card for an alleged head-butt, which Jones later denied. On 6 November, Jones scored Wimbledon's equaliser at Nottingham Forest but was later shown a second yellow card in a 4-1 defeat.

On Boxing Day, Dermot Gallagher dismissed him for a foul on Ruud Gullit after producing a second yellow at Chelsea. Wimbledon won 2-1 and did not appeal.

David Batty - Newcastle United, 1997-98 Batty's first dismissal came against Aston Villa at St James' Park on 23 August 1997. John Beresford had put Newcastle ahead in the 13th minute, but Batty was sent off by Gary Willard in the 53rd.

Newcastle held on for a 1-0 victory despite playing with 10 men for 37 minutes. On Boxing Day, he was booked before being shown a second yellow by Mike Reed after the 64th minute at Derby County.

Stefano Eranio had scored a fourth-minute penalty at Pride Park, and Newcastle lost 1-0. Batty's third red came at former club Blackburn Rovers on 10 May 1998.

David Elleray showed him a straight red in the 65th minute, after which Batty shoved the referee while leaving the pitch. Chris Sutton scored the only goal two minutes from time.

Batty nevertheless played in Newcastle's FA Cup final defeat by Arsenal six days later. He subsequently received a six-match suspension which extended into the following season.