The Football Association has punished Wolves striker Matheus Cunha for his red card in the FA Cup penalty shootout defeat at Bournemouth.

Cunha allegedly “acted in an improper manner” after being sent off for colliding with Cherries defender Milos Kerkez in the final minute of extra time. The 25-year-old attacked Kerkez three times, grappling and kicking him before aiming a headbutt when the Hungary full-back regained his feet. Referee Sam Barrott eventually awarded a red card, but a furious Cunha needed to be carried and pushed down the tunnel. The Brazilian striker, who scored Wolves’ equaliser at the Vitality Stadium, has until Monday to reply. Saturday’s game ended 1-1 after extra time, with Bournemouth won 5-4 on penalties to go to the quarterfinals.

Cunha is Wolves‘ leading scorer this season, with 15 goals across all competitions, five of which have come in the last six games. He is already suspended for Wolves’ games against Everton, Southampton, and West Ham after receiving a straight red card for aggressive conduct. A one-game extension of his punishment would prevent him from playing against relegation rivals Ipswich on April 5. Wolves are presently 17th in the league, five points and one place above the Tractor Boys, who are third from bottom.

Cunha was suspended for two games in January after arguing with an Ipswich security guard and yanking his spectacles from his face following the visitors’ 2-1 victory at Molineux in December.

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