West Bromwich Albion attacker Jay Rodriguez has been reported to the FA for a comment allegedly made towards Brighton defender Gaetan Bong during their clash at the Hawthorns on Saturday.

Bong reported the incident to referee Martin Atkinson, who was then obliged to put the complaint in his match report which will now filed to the FA.

An FA statement released on Sunday said: "The FA can confirm that referee Martin Atkinson was made aware of an allegation during the West Bromwich Albion versus Brighton & Hove Albion game at The Hawthorns yesterday and has subsequently reported this to The FA, which will now begin making enquiries into the matter."

Brighton boss Chris Hughton said: "Gaetan Bong has reported Jay Rodriguez for something that has been said to him. It's been handled in the correct manner by the referee.

"The referee is aware of what the allegations are and that will go through to the FA.

"I am aware of the allegations. All I can say is it was dealt with in the correct manner and the nature of the allegations the FA will deal with."

Baggies boss Alan Pardew also made a comment on the incident, stating that Rodriguez had denied the claims.

"There's been an allegation made by the Brighton full-back to the referee and that allegation will go to the FA," he said.

"I can only say on my behalf, because I haven't seen the incident, knowing Jay Rodriguez I find it very difficult to understand if I'm honest.

"Jay Rodriguez claims that the allegation, whatever the allegation is, is untrue."