Ipswich Town and Coventry City have been charged by the Football Association after a brawl between players in their League One clash on Saturday.

The teams are accused of failing to control their players in an ill-tempered exchange during their 1-1 draw at St Andrews' in Birmingham, where the Sky Blues are playing their home games this season.

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Town winger Gwion Edwards clashed with Coventry defender Sam McCallum in the 57th minute, sparking a melee involving numerous players from both sides.

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The FA said in a statement: "Coventry City FC and Ipswich Town FC have been charged with a breach of FA Rule E20 following their EFL League One game on Saturday 7 December 2019.

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"It is alleged that they failed to ensure their players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion during the 57th minute."

Both clubs have until Friday to respond to the charge, for which a fine is the likely outcome if found guilty.

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Town and Coventry have played each other three times in the last four games - 1-1 draws in Birmingham in both FA Cup and League One action, followed by the Sky Blues' 2-1 win at Portman Road in the cup replay last night.