Tempers flared on the touchline after Birmingham's late effort was disallowedMiddlesbrough and Birmingham have been charged by the Football Association after a fracas involving players and coaches during their match on Tuesday. It came after Birmingham were denied a late winner, in the Championship match that ended 1-1, by referee Andy Woolmer for a head injury to Marcus Tavernier. Boro coach Leo Percovich and Blues head of performance Sean Rush were sent off and face charges of improper conduct. Both clubs, Percovich and Rush have been given until 28 January to respond. The two clubs have been charged with "failing to ensure their club officials and/or players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour".

Source: BBC January 24, 2020 12:33 UTC