Blackburn Rovers and their player Hope Akpan have been charged following game at Sheffield Wednesday
Blackburn Rovers have been charged by The FA following their game at Sheffield Wednesday on 14 February 2017.
It is alleged that in or around the 87th minute, the club failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
In addition, Rovers player Hope Akpan has been charged in relation to his 87th minute dismissal during this match.
It is alleged that his behaviour constituted violent conduct in circumstances where the standard punishment that would otherwise apply is clearly insufficient.
The club and player have until 6pm on Tuesday 21 February 2017 and 6pm on Monday 20 February 2017 respectively to respond to their charge.
