Southampton and Coventry charged by FA over melee

The Football Association has charged Coventry City and Southampton with the scenes following Saturday’s 1-1 draw at St Mary’s.

Before others got in the way, Sky Blues manager Frank Lampard appeared to exchange words with Saints players during a brawl between several players and staff from both sides.

Ephron Mason-Clark’s goal gave Coventry a half-time lead before a hectic second-half opening gave way to a game-changing opening.

The Sky Blues were reduced to 10 players after Jay Dasilva received a straight red card for a careless challenge two minutes into the game before Nathan Wood equalized for the hosts nine minutes later.

Coventry missed out on an opportunity to finish eight points clear of Coventry in the championship standings due to the draw.

According to an FA spokesperson, “both teams allegedly failed to ensure that their players and/or technical area staff did not act inappropriately and/or provocatively after the final whistle.”