Bristol City have been charged with misconduct by the FA after it was alleged the Robins failed to ensure that spectators “conduct themselves in orderly fashion” during their 1-1 draw with Cardiff City at Ashton Gate in October.
The Bluebirds had taken the lead just nine minutes into the second half when Ollie Tanner found the top left corner with an excellent right-footed shot that comfortably beat Max O’Leary.
But Luke McNally’s first goal in City colours ensured the points would be shared in the West Country. The former Burnley man headed home Joe Williams’ cross, with just over 15 minutes left to play, in front of the South Stand to send the home supporters into celebration.
While that match was almost six months ago and the Severnside rivals have met at the Cardiff City Stadium since, playing out another 1-1 draw just a matter of weeks ago, the FA have now charged the Reds for the behaviour of their support at Ashton Gate back in October.
Shared via X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, an official FA statement read: “Bristol City have been charged with misconduct in relation to their EFL Championship fixture against Cardiff City on Sunday 6 October 2024.
“It’s alleged that the club failed to ensure their spectators and/or supporters (and anyone purporting to be supporters or followers) conduct themselves in an orderly fashion around both the 27th and 80th minutes and don’t use words or otherwise behave in an improper, offensive, abusive, indecent or insulting way with either express or implied reference to gender and/or nationality and/or race and/or ethnic origin.
“Bristol City have until Friday 14 March 2025 to provide their response.”