The decision by referee Kevin Friend provoked a storm of criticism after Brown appeared to win the ball and not even touch Stoke midfielder Charlie Adam.
A Sunderland spokeswoman told Press Association Sport: "We have lodged our intention to appeal against the decision."
The problem with the FA (one of MANY!) is that they tend to back the referee ... no matter what.
And although the entire country seems to be behind Brown, the FA are a different breed of people.
It will be interesting.