Southampton and Coventry charged by FA over melee

"Coventry City and Southampton have been charged by the Football Association over the scenes after the final whistle in their 1-1 draw at St Mary's on Saturday. There was a melee between several players and staff from both sides, with Sky Blues boss Frank Lampard appearing to exchange words with Saints players before others became involved. Coventry led at half-time through Ephron Mason-Clark's goal before the game sprung into life in a hectic opening to the second half."

"Jay Dasilva's straight red card for a reckless challenge two minutes after the restart reduced the Sky Blues to 10 players before Nathan Wood equalised for the hosts nine minutes later. The draw meant Coventry missed the opportunity to go eight points clear at the top of the Championship. "It's alleged that both teams failed to ensure their players and/or technical area staff did not behave in an improper and/or provocative way after the final whistle," a FA spokesperson said."

Coventry City and Southampton were charged by the Football Association after a melee following their 1-1 draw at St Mary's. Ephron Mason-Clark gave Coventry the lead at half-time. Two minutes into the second half Jay Dasilva received a straight red card for a reckless challenge, reducing Coventry to ten men. Nathan Wood equalised for Southampton nine minutes later. The draw prevented Coventry from moving eight points clear at the top of the Championship. The FA alleges both teams failed to ensure players and technical-area staff did not behave improperly or provocatively after the final whistle. The clubs have until 30 December to respond.

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