Football Football EPL: Charlie Austin banned for two matches after abusive gesture The Football Association has handed Charlie Austin a ban that rules him out of Southampton's dates with Leicester City and Derby County. Matt Dorman 11 January, 2019 12:01 IST Charlie Austin will miss Southampton's upcoming contest against Leicester City. - Getty Images Matt Dorman 11 January, 2019 12:01 IST Southampton striker Charlie Austin has been suspended for two matches after admitting to making a crude gesture during the Premier League loss to Manchester City in December.The 29-year-old was booed upon being withdrawn in the 68th minute at St Mary's and appeared to direct a two-fingered sign towards the travelling City supporters last month. The Football Association charged Austin with making "an abusive and/or insulting" gesture and he will now miss Saturday's league trip to Leicester City. He will also play no part in relegation-threatened Southampton's FA Cup third-round replay against Derby County on January 16.Austin's absence leaves Ralph Hasenhuttl short on attacking options, with Manolo Gabbiadini on the cusp of completing a move to Serie A side Sampdoria. Read more stories on Football. For more updates, follow Sportstar on :