The Football Association has charged Chester FC following the scenes that marred the 1-1 draw with Wrexham on Saturday.

Following the final whistle at the Lookers Vauxhall Stadium, an on-field fracas broke out involving both sets of players where video evidence showed Wrexham's James Jennings throw a punch at Chester striker Kane Richards.

The scenes have now sparked the FA into action and they have charged the Blues with failing to control their players at the final whistle.

The Blues, who are likely to appeal, have until 6pm on Friday to respond to the charge.

It is not yet known whether Wrexham and Jennings will face retrospective action for their part in the scenes, with the Welsh FA set to decide on the matter.

Should the Blues be unsuccessful in any appeal, a financial penalty is likely to be incurred.

Chester chief executive Mark Maguire told the Chronicle: "We can confirm we received a letter from the FA informing us of the charge in relation to the incident that followed Saturday’s game with Wrexham.

"We now have an amount of time to respond to these charges and I am able to say that we looking to vigorously defend ourselves in the face of these charges.

"We fully the respect the FA and its rules and will co-operate fully and we take our values as a community club incredibly seriously."

The Blues, who were in breach of FA rule E20(A) have also been cited for the release of smoke bombs by supporters during the clash.