Aston Villa and Leicester have been charged with failing to control their players after a feisty Midlands derby ended with both sets of players fighting on the pitch.

Leicester beat Aston Villa 1-0 on Saturday, but tempers frayed in the latter stages after a studs-up challenge from Foxes' midfielder Matty James.

James was sent off by referee Michael Oliver for the challenge on Jores Okore, while Aston Villa's Ciaran Clark also saw red for events following the tackle.

A melee late in Aston Villa's match at Leicester ended in a player from each side being shown a red card

Matthew James' sliding tackle on Jores Okore started the brawl in the latter stages of the match on Saturday

Aston Villa's Ciaran Clark (second right) and Leicester's James (centre) clashed after James' bad challenge

After the incident, a mass confrontation ensued, spilling into the tunnel after the full-time whistle.

On Tuesday, it was revealed that both teams had been charged by the Football Association for their part in the incident.

A statement from the FA read:

Oliver sends off James (centre) with a straight red card for the tackle on Okore

Clark (second right) was dismissed for a second booking after being cautioned for his involvement

'Both Aston Villa and Leicester City have been charged by The FA following their fixture on January 10 2015.

'It is alleged that during added time at the end of the second half both clubs failed to ensure their players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.

'The clubs have until 6pm on 16 January 2015 to respond to the charge.'

The bench gets involved as James and Clark come together again after being dismissed