West Bromwich Albion striker Dwight Gayle charged by the FA for ‘dive’ against Nottingham Forest

Dwight Gayle has been charged by the FA following his ‘dive’ against Nottingham Forest on Tuesday night.

The West Bromwich Albion striker is adjudged to have ‘successfully deceived’ a match official by going down in the box to win a penalty.

If foudn guilty, he could be hit with a retrospective ban.

From the resulting spot kick, Jay Rodriquez stepped up to level the scores at 2-2 in the final minute of normal time.

An FA statement read: “West Bromwich Albion’s Dwight Gayle has been charged for ‘Successful Deception of a Match Official’ following the game against Nottingham Forest on Tuesday.

“It is alleged he committed an act of simulation which led to a penalty being awarded in the 89th minute of the game.

“He has until 18:00 on 14 February 2019 to respond to the charge.”

Last season Omar Niasse was banned for two games for diving after winning a penalty for Everton against Crystal Palace.