West Brom striker Jay Rodriguez will contest a charge of racially abusing Brighton defender Gaetan Bong, with the case now scheduled to be heard by a disciplinary panel at a date to be decided.
The incident occurred during the Baggies' 2-0 win against Brighton back in January, with West Brom previously stating they would "fully support" Rodriguez, who himself said he was in "disbelief at the situation".
West Brom manager Alan Pardew said he does not expect the issue to be resolved any time but praised the one-time England international for his attitude since the altercation with Bong.