The Football Association has charged Sunderland boss David Moyes with misconduct over his behaviour in Wednesday's 1-0 EFL Cup fourth-round defeat at Southampton.
The Scot was sent to the stands after disputing referee Chris Kavanagh's decision not to award a last-gasp penalty when Maya Yoshida appeared to trip Victor Anichebe in the area.
Moyes admitted afterwards he had been sent off having sworn at fourth official James Adcock.
A statement from the FA on Thursday said: "David Moyes has been charged with misconduct by the FA in relation to Sunderland's EFL Cup tie against Southampton.