Crewe midfielder Owen Lunt has been banned for two games after being found guilty of simulation in the Alex's 2-1 defeat by Barnet. The Railwaymen were awarded a penalty with the scores level at 1-1 after Lunt went down in the box following Danny Collinge's challenge. Owen Lunt denied the charge of improper conduct, but it was upheld by an independent regulatory commission. The 21-year-old will now be unavailable for Crewe's next two League Two fixtures, against Barrow and Notts County. Crewe's Max Sanders failed to convert the spot-kick, with Bees goalkeeper Ciaran Slicker producing his second penalty save of the game. The visitors went on to snatch a late winner through Ryan Glover. The Football Association stated that Lunt committed a clear act of simulation, which led to a penalty kick, and this behaviour amounts to improper conduct. The ban will be a blow to Crewe, who are looking to bounce back from their defeat. Lunt's absence will be felt, but the team will have to adapt and move forward. The League Two fixtures against Barrow and Notts County will be crucial for Crewe, and they will need to perform well without Lunt. The team's manager will have to make some tough decisions, but they will be looking to get back to winning ways soon. Crewe will be hoping to turn their fortunes around and start climbing the League Two table.