We can confirm that The FA has today charged Birmingham City with breach of Rules E21a and E21b, which respectively deal with the failure to ensure the proper conduct of spectators and to ensure that no spectators encroach onto the field of play.

The charges relate to the behaviour of Birmingham fans during the derby with Aston Villa at St. Andrews on 15th September. The club has 14 days to respond.


We will keep you updated.


Other disciplinary news...

  • Both Rotherham and Sheffield United have been charged with a breach of Rule E21a, failing to ensure the proper conduct of their players, following a mass confrontation at the end of their match, played on 14th September, which had an inflamatory effect on the crowd. The clubs have 14 days to respond.
  • The date for Patrick Vieira's hearing regarding his misconduct charge has been set for October 24.

Vieira charged