Former referees Howard Webb and Keith Hackett have called for retrospective action to be introduced to stamp out diving.
Hull winger Robert Snodgrass apologised after his side's 3-3 draw with Crystal Palace at the weekend, admitting the incident that led to the hosts' controversial opener was "never a penalty."
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli had also appeared to dive to win a penalty in his side's 5-0 win over Swansea City the previous weekend, with manager Mauricio Pochettino saying afterward that the culture of simulation is now established in English football.
Webb, now working as a pundit for BT, told The Times: "Retrospective action would definitely deter players from diving.