Bristol City have been fined £7,000 by the FA, and Stoke City £9,000, following their part in a melee at the bet365 Stadium sparked by a bizarre incident involving goalkeeper Dan Bentley and Potters forward Jacob Brown.
After Bentley shepherded a long ball out of play for a goal kick, the Robins captain was wrestled over the advertising hoardings by Brown with the two refusing to let go of each other. Players from both teams then piled in as a scuffle ensued with Joe Williams fronting up to Brown.
Potters midfielder Joe Allen even appeared to throw a punch from the back of the crowd but there is no indication the FA are pursuing an investigation regarding the Wales international’s conduct. City went on to win the game 1-0 following a late Jay Dasilva goal.
