CHRIS Brunt has been charged following The FA Cup quarter-final tie against Aston Villa on Saturday 7 March 2015.

It is alleged that in or around the tunnel area after the end of the fixture the Albion midfielder used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards a Match Official.

Brunt, who was captain on the day, has until 6pm on Thursday 12 March 2015 to respond to the charge.