Derby County charged

The FA has charged Derby County FC with failing to control their players following an incident with Swansea City at Pride Park on Saturday 20 February.

The charge relates to a mass confrontation between players from both clubs. Separately, the Football Association of Wales has also charged Swansea City under the same offence.

The Club have until 9 March to respond to the charge.

Furthermore, Derby County defender James McEveley has also been charged with improper conduct following his dismissal in the same fixture. The player has until 6pm on Tuesday to reply to the charge, which will be heard on 25 February.

Meanwhile, Scunthorpe United’s Michael O’Conner has been charged with violent conduct following an incident in his side’s fixture with Watford at Glanford Park on Saturday 20 February.

The player has until 6pm on Tuesday 23 February to reply to the charge.