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Coventry City and Southampton have been charged by the Football Association over the scenes after the final whistle in their <\/b>1-1 draw<\/b><\/a> at St Mary’s on Saturday.<\/b><\/p>\n There was a melee between several players and staff from both sides, with Sky Blues boss Frank Lampard appearing to exchange words with Saints players before others became involved.<\/p>\n Coventry led at half-time through Ephron Mason-Clark’s goal before the game sprung into life in a hectic opening to the second half.<\/p>\n Jay Dasilva’s straight red card for a reckless challenge two minutes after the restart reduced the Sky Blues to 10 players before Nathan Wood equalised for the hosts nine minutes later.<\/p>\n The draw meant Coventry missed the opportunity to go eight points clear at the top of the Championship.<\/p>\n “It’s alleged that both teams failed to ensure their players and\/or technical area staff did not behave in an improper and\/or provocative way after the final whistle,” a FA spokesperson said.<\/p>\n The clubs have until Tuesday, 30 December to respond to the charges.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n