Sunderland skipper Lee Cattermole has been banned for four matches in the wake of his side’s ill-tempered derby draw at Newcastle, the club have confirmed.

The 23-year-old midfielder was booked for the 10th time this season after colliding with Cheick Tiote after just 40 seconds.

The collision incurred a two-match suspension and his red card for foul and abusive language towards the referee after the final whistle earned him another two.

Black Cats forward Stephane Sessegnon’s 58th-minute dismissal for violent conduct after he elbowed Tiote will cost the 27-year-old Benin international three games on the sidelines.

A spokesman said: “Stephane Sessegnon and Lee Cattermole have been handed three- and four-game bans respectively.

“Lee Cattermole will miss Sunderland’s next four senior games after being sent off in yesterday’s Tyne-Wear derby at the Sports Direct Arena.

“The midfielder was shown a straight red card for foul and abusive language towards a match official in the moments following the full-time whistle on Tyneside.

“The offence automatically carries a two-match ban, with another two games added after Cattermole reached 10 bookings for an early foul on Cheick Tiote.

“Meanwhile, Stephane Sessegnon will serve a three-match ban after being dismissed in the second half following a clash with Tiote.”

Both men will miss the FA Cup quarter-final trip to Everton and the league games against Liverpool and Blackburn either side of it, while Cattermole will also sit out the home clash with QPR on March 24.