Lowe will serve a three-match ban after being sent off shortly before half-time for a needless off-the-ball elbow on Silkmen skipper Sean Hessey.

Lowe said in a statement: "Following my sending off on Saturday, I wish to apologise for my actions.

"I've let myself down, the team down and the supporters down but most of all I've let the manager down.

"The offence is not a part of my game and I must now sit out a three-match ban.

"Hopefully whoever takes my place in the team on Saturday can make up for this by getting on the scoresheet."

Source: Team Talk