Portsmouth and Southampton charged over derby fracas
Portsmouth and Southampton players clashed with just over 20 minutes to play in Sunday's derby at Fratton Park
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Portsmouth and Southampton have been charged by the Football Association after a mass confrontation during Sunday's south coast derby.
Players from both sides clashed in the 69th minute of the 1-1 Championship draw at Fratton Park.
Tempers flared after Flynn Downes and Zak Swanson squared up to each other after a heavy challenge by Saints midfielder Downes.
Both clubs have been charged with failing to ensure that their players did not behave in an improper and/or provocative way.
The two sides have until Friday to provide a response to the charges.
