Welling striker Sahr Kabba charged by FA over feigning injury

Welling striker Sahr Kabba has become the first player to be charged under a new law intended to stamp out feigning injury.

Tranmere's Ritchie Sutton was shown a red card for appearing to strike Kabba during the 1-1 draw in their National League match on Saturday September 5.

However, Tranmere manager Gary Brabin was adamant that Sutton had made no contact with Kabba and launched a successful appeal which has in turn led to an FA charge for the Welling player.

Under the rule introduced this season, a player who feigns injury and gets an opponent sent off could face a suspension.

Kabba faces a three-game ban if found guilty of the charge while Sutton is free to play for Tranmere against Chester this weekend.