Two men have been charged over violence that broke out before Newcastle United's home game against Chelsea.
More than 20 people are believed to have been involved in a fracas near the Black and White Bull pub on Barrack Road, Newcastle, on 12 November.
Northumbria Police said the two men, aged 38 and 21, have been charged with a public order offence.
Supt Jamie Pitt said a minority of supporters had engaged in "totally unacceptable" behaviour on the day.
"The overwhelming majority of football fans in the North East are a credit to the clubs they support and this region as a whole.