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Albion charged by FA in relation to Wolves cup tie

A general view of the West Stand at The Hawthorns from between two seats in the East Stand

The Football Association has released the following statement in relation to the Black Country derby at The Hawthorns earlier this year.

West Bromwich Albion have been charged with misconduct in relation to crowd control following The FA Cup tie against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday 28 January. 

It’s alleged that the club failed to ensure its spectators and/or supporters conduct themselves in an orderly fashion and don’t behave in an improper, offensive, violent, threatening, abusive, indecent, insulting or provocative way.

It’s also alleged that the club failed to ensure its spectators and/or supporters refrain from throwing missiles or other potentially harmful or dangerous objects towards the pitch. 

West Bromwich Albion have until Wednesday 20 March to provide their response to this charge.