Everton’s Oumar Niasse has been charged for ‘Successful Deception of a Match Official’ following the game against Crystal Palace on 18 November 2017.
It is alleged he committed an act of simulation which led to a penalty being awarded in the fifth minute of the game.
He has until 6pm on 21 November 2017 to respond.
Incidents which suggest a match official has been deceived by an act of simulation are referred to a panel consisting of one ex-match official, one ex-manager and one ex-player.
Each panel member will be asked to review all available video footage independently of one another to determine whether they consider it was an offence of ‘Successful Deception of a Match Official’.
Only in circumstances where the panel are unanimous would The FA issue a charge.
For further information on the offence of ‘Successful Deception of a Match Official’ click here.
