Sheffield United and Wrexham charged with failing to control players in cup tie

Bramhall Lane, Sheffield United's ground
The Blades won the match 4-2. Credit: PA

Sheffield United and Wrexham have both been charged with failing to control their players in last week's Carabao Cup tie at Bramall Lane.

Opposing players were involved in a mass melee after United midfielder Sydie Peck appeared to prevent Wrexham's Jack Marriott from retrieving the ball from the net after Sebastian Revan's stoppage-time consolation goal for the visitors.

A Football Association statement read: "Sheffield United and Wrexham have been charged following a mass confrontation during their EFL Cup game on Tuesday, 13 August.

"It's alleged that both clubs failed to ensure their players did not behave in an improper and/or provocative way in the 94th minute.

"Sheffield United and Wrexham have until Wednesday, 21 August to provide their respective responses."

The Blades won the match 4-2 after falling behind to Will Boyle's opener, scoring through Auston Trusty, Louie Marsh, Anis Slimane and Lewis Brunt's own goal before Revan's late effort.

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