Bristol City's Cornick banned after Millwall brawl

Bristol City forward Harry Cornick has been banned for three matches after admitting a charge of violent conduct for his part in a brawl when the Robins faced Millwall this month.

Both clubs, multiple players and a member of Millwall coaching staff have been charged by the FA over the incident.

Millwall won the match at Ashton Gate 1-0, courtesy of Mihailo Ivanovic's winner, but Zak Vyner were denied a late equaliser for the hosts by the assistant referee's flag, which was raised for offside.

Lions boss Alex Neil and Robins head coach Gerhard Struber appeared not to shake hands at full-time, with Bristol City skipper Jason Knight appearing to push Neil twice in the chest in an altercation which soon erupted into a larger melee.

Cornick, who has made just one appearance for City this season, was an unused substitute in the game.

Robins players Joe Williams and Ross McCrorie, Millwall goalkeeper Joel Coleman and Lions assistant head coach Dave Livermore have also been charged.

Of the players charged, only McCrorie actually featured in the game, having come off the bench for Mark Sykes in the 64th minute.

"Bristol City FC's Harry Cornick has been suspended following their EFL Championship fixture against Millwall FC on Saturday 6 December," an FA spokesperson said, external.

"His behaviour after the final whistle wasn't seen by the match of the officials but it was caught on video and the FA alleged this constitutes violent conduct.

"The player subsequently admitted the charge and accepted the standard three-match suspension."

Both clubs and remaining players/staff charged have until Monday, 5 January to respond to the charges.