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Leeds and Bolton charged with misconduct by FA

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Leeds United and Bolton Wanderers have been charged by the FA

The FA have charged Leeds and Bolton with failing to control their players during Saturday’s match at Elland Road.

Josh Magennis sparked a mid-match brawl when he fouled Ezgjan Alioski near the Elland Road touchline.

Players and staff from both clubs got involved in the ensuing melee and Bolton boss Phil Parkinson was sent off.

Bolton Wanderers manager Phil Parkinson is sent off at Elland Road
Image: Bolton Wanderers manager Phil Parkinson is sent off at Elland Road

The FA have charged Parkinson separately with misconduct for his involvement.

The FA confirmed in a statement: "Leeds United and Bolton Wanderers have been charged following their EFL Championship fixture on Saturday [23 February 2019].

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"It is alleged that they failed to ensure their players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion during the 69th minute.

"In addition, Phil Parkinson has also been charged with misconduct in relation to his behaviour in the 69th minute.

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"Both clubs and the Bolton manager have until 18:00 on 01 March 2019 to respond to the charge."

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Highlights of the Sky Bet Championship game between Leeds and Bolton.

Leeds went on to win Saturday's match 2-1, thanks to goals from Patrick Bamford and Ezgjan Alioski, with Mark Beevers netting for Bolton.

But Marcelo Bielsa's side missed the chance to go top of the Championship on Tuesday night Luke Freeman's second-half strike gave QPR a 1-0 win at Loftus Road.

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