Welling's Kabba first to be charged for feigning injury

A non-league player has become the first to be charged by the Football Association under a new law designed to clamp down on simulation.

Welling's Sahr Kabba was charged for "allegedly exaggerating or feigning an injury which directly led to an opponent being dismissed", the governing body said in a statement.

The incident happened during Welling's 1-1 draw at home to Tranmere on Saturday when Kabba went down following what the officials believed to be an elbow from Ritchie Sutton, who was sent off.

Sutton's three-match ban was overturned on appeal, though, after the club submitted video and written evidence to the FA to prove the decision had been incorrect.

Kabba has now been charged for his actions and has until 6pm to respond.

The FA introduced its new policy before the start of the season to "address on-field behaviour in English football".