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Fleetwood striker Ched Evans has been banned for two matches by the Football Association for abusing a referee.

Evans, 30, has been charged with "using abusive and/or insulting words" towards Brett Huxtable after the Cod Army's 2-1 defeat at Bristol Rovers in December.

The Welshman was sent off for violent conduct in the game but successfully appealed against the decision external-link .

Evans, who denied the charge, has also been fined £2,500 and will miss matches against Oxford United and Rochdale.

Fleetwood boss Joey Barton was given a two-match touchline ban last week for his behaviour in the same League One game and has also been charged for criticising Huxtable in a post-match interview.

Barton has until 18:00 GMT on Thursday to respond to the charge.