MILLWALL have been charged with misconduct by the FA following homophobic chanting directed at Ben Chilwell during last month’s FA Cup fifth-round tie against Crystal Palace.

Eagles defender Chilwell, who is on loan from Chelsea, was targeted by away supporters in the first half of the Lions’ 3-1 loss at Selhurst Park on March 1.

During a feisty London derby, Alex Neil’s side were reduced to 10 men in the eighth minute when goalkeeper Liam Roberts was sent off for kicking Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta in the head.

Mateta was taken to hospital and required 25 stitches to his left ear, while Roberts was later handed a six-match ban for a challenge Eagles chairman Steve Parish labelled the “most reckless” he had seen.

The FA condemned “let him die” chants made towards Mateta by some travelling fans as he was receiving treatment on the pitch but were unable to investigate as they did not breach regulations.

However, the governing body intends to punish Millwall for the incidents involving England international Chilwell.

Millwall said they are committed to “working tirelessly” to eradicate homophobic chanting.

The Championship club have until Wednesday to respond to the FA charge.