Crystal Palace midfielder Ruesha Littlejohn has been given an extended five-match ban for violent conduct after grabbing an opponent by the neck and throwing her to the ground.
The 35-year-old Republic of Ireland international clashed with Leicester's Hannah Cain during their League Cup game on 23 November.
After being pushed by Cain, Littlejohn put her arm around the Leicester player's neck and slammed her head into the ground.
Cain required treatment on the pitch - although she was able to finish the game - while Littlejohn was given a straight red card.
The standard punishment for violent conduct is a three-game ban, however the Football Association pushed for an extended suspension as they felt the standard punishment was "clearly insufficient".
And an extended punishment has been imposed by the regulatory commission following a hearing.