Queens Park Rangers defender Todd Kane has been charged with a breach of Football Association rules.
It is alleged the 27-year-old right-back used abusive and/or insulting language which included a reference to nationality and/or ethnicity.
The incident in question occurred in the 62nd minute of QPR's 2-1 win against Brentford in the Championship on 17 February.
Kane has until Monday, 17 May to provide a response to the charge.