Birmingham vs Aston Villa: Championship clubs charged with failing to control players during Second City derby

Birmingham vs Aston Villa: Championship clubs charged with failing to control players during Second City derby
Championship clubs Birmingham and Aston Villa have been charged by the Football Association with failing to ensure their players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion during last week’s Second City derby.An early incident saw players from both sides involved in scuffles after a rash tackle from Birmingham midfielder Maikel Kieftenbeld on Villa captain Jack Grealish.2

Grealish was at the centre of the scuffle moments before being punched by a supporter

Both clubs have until Monday March 18 to respond, the Football Association said in a statement.“@BCFC and @AVFCOfficial have been charged with a breach of FA Rule E20 following their fixture in the EFL Championship on Sunday [10/03/2019],” a statement from the FA read on Twitter.

[1/3] @BCFC and @AVFCOfficial have been charged with a breach of FA Rule E20 following their fixture in the EFL Championship on Sunday [10/03/2019].— FA Spokesperson (@FAspokesperson) March 14, 2019

“It is alleged they failed to ensure their players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion during the 5th minute of the fixture.“Both clubs have until Monday [18/03/2019] to respond.”The match at St Andrew’s was overshadowed by an incident during the ninth minute when a spectator ran onto the pitch and threw a punch at Grealish.2

Grealish was struck from behind by a supporter

Birmingham fan Paul Mitchell, 27, was subsequently jailed for 14 weeks for his attack on Grealish after pleading guilty to assault and invading the pitch.

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