Hull City have announced that an official appeal has been lodged to overturn Tom Huddlestone's red card.

The 30-year-old was sent off with a straight red card by referee Paul Tierney in the 73rd minute following a foul on Idrissa Gueye in Saturday's 4-0 defeat to Everton.

The Tigers were trailing by one at the time of Huddlestone's dismissal and they went on to concede a goal from Enner Valencia and two from Romelu Lukaku.

Hull feel as though the sending-off was unjustified and have contacted the Football Association about overturning the three-match ban.

A statement from the Premier League club confirmed that a decision regarding the appeal will be made by the end of this week.

If denied, Hull will be without Huddlestone for games against West Ham United, Middlesbrough and Manchester City.