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Everton and the Football Association are investigating after an object was thrown against former Toffees player Ross Barkley in the Premier League win over Chelsea on Sunday.
The incident occurred in the seventh minute, as Chelsea took a corner in front of Gwladys Street End of Goodison Park but that article was not touching anyone.
It was the first time Barkley has been to Everton since the £ 15 million transfer to Chelsea in 2018.
The FA wrote to both clubs asking for their comments.
Everton told BBC Sport in a statement: "We are investigating the alleged incident and viewing footage.If anyone is found responsible for this or that incident, the club will take drastic action."
The incident occurred two days after the FA, the Premier League and EFL issued a joint statement Friday urging supporters to "carefully consider their behavior, not only during the Premier League, EFL and FA Cup matches. this weekend, but in all the upcoming matches ".
The advice was given after three incidents last weekend, when Aston Villa's Jack Grealish was attacked by a Birmingham City fan, while Manchester United's Chris Smalling and Rangers captain James Tavernier were also facing spectators. .
Barkley was booed during the match at Goodison before being replaced by a player after 65 minutes.
Everton won 2-0 with goals from Richarlison and Gylfi Sigurdsson, after which Barkley was mocked by fans chanting "Barkley, Barkley, what is the score?".
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