The Football Association announced on Tuesday, Jan. 14, that Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa have both been charged with misconduct following a confrontation after their FA Cup third-round match.

The incident occurred shortly after the final whistle of Villa’s 2-1 victory on Saturday, when players from both teams became involved in a melee on the pitch. The FA said the clubs failed to ensure their players and officials behaved properly after the match ended.

First-half goals set tense tone

Aston Villa built early control of the tie with two goals before halftime, putting Tottenham under sustained pressure. Emiliano Buendia opened the scoring before Morgan Rogers doubled Villa’s advantage to make it 2-0 at the break.

Tottenham responded after the interval as Wilson Odobert pulled a goal back, increasing the intensity of the closing stages. Emotions remained high as the match ended, setting the stage for the post-match confrontation.

FA moves forward with charges

In its statement, the FA accused both clubs of failing to prevent improper or provocative behavior following the final whistle. Tottenham and Aston Villa will be required to respond to the charge as part of the disciplinary process.

Any potential sanctions will depend on the outcome of the FA’s review. Further details are expected once the disciplinary proceedings are completed.