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Birmingham charged by FA for failing to control fanbase after Jack Grealish attack

Birmingham have been charged with failing to ensure their fans conducted themselves in an orderly fashion during the Championship fixture against Aston Villa on Sunday, the Football Association has announced.

Villa midfielder Jack Grealish was punched by a fan during Sunday's 1-0 victory over the Blues at St Andrew's.

The FA statement read: 'Birmingham City FC has been charged with breaches of FA Rule E20 (a) and (b).

Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish was assaulted by a man during the Birmingham derby
As a result of the attack,u00a0Birmingham have been charged with failing to control their fanbase
Paul Mitchell, 27, arrives at court on Monday
The 27-year-old was jailed for 14 weeks for attack

BIrmingham fan Paul Mitchell was jailed on Monday for attacking Grealish at St Andrew's

'It is alleged the club failed to ensure that its spectator[s] conducted themselves in an orderly fashion; refrained from improper or violent conduct and refrained from encroaching onto the pitch during the EFL Championship fixture against Aston Villa on Sunday [March 10].