Overview
- The FA alleges both clubs failed to ensure players and technical-area staff did not behave in an improper or provocative way after the final whistle at St Mary’s.
- Coventry City and Southampton have been given a deadline of Tuesday, December 30, to submit their responses to the charges.
- Frank Lampard acknowledged his involvement in the confrontation following the 1-1 draw and issued an apology for his language.
- Coventry are managing a flu outbreak affecting five first-team players and have implemented separation and reduced-personnel measures at their Ryton base, with Lampard hopeful some will be fit for Boxing Day.
- Jay Dasilva begins a three-match suspension for his red card as league-leading Coventry prepare to host Swansea in the festive fixture run.