Newport County loanee Ryan Inniss has been formally charged by the FA after allegedly biting another player during Wednesday's night's EFL Trophy defeat to West Ham United's under-21s.

The 24-year old, currently on loan from Premier League Crystal Palace, was sent off in the 88th minute of the game following an off-the-ball incident with West Ham youngster Reece Hannam, who appeared to suggested he'd been bitten by the 24-year old.

County boss Michael Flynn said after the game: "Their player said he got bitten, so I’ll have a look at that and find out what happened.

"If he has, it’s inexcusable and I won’t be fighting his corner."

Newport were understood to be confident that Inniss wouldn't receive any further punishment beyond a three-match ban, but the FA has now confirmed that the defender will now be charged.

In a statement, an FA spokesperson said: "Ryan Inniss has been charged with being in breach of FA Rule E3(1) following a dismissal during the EFL Trophy match between Newport County and West Ham Utd U21s on Wednesday [04/09/19].

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"It is alleged that his behaviour in or around the 90th minute constitutes violent conduct, in circumstances where the standard punishment that would otherwise apply is clearly insufficient.

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"The player has until 18:00 Tuesday 10 September 2019 to provide a response."

The game itself saw County initially come back from a goal down inside the first minute to take a 4-1 first-half lead, with Tristan Abrahams, Corey Whitely and youngsters Lewis Collins and Ryan Hillier all finding the net.

But the game turned after the break, as the Hammers bagged four unanswered goals to come back and win the tie.