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Wigan charged after FA Cup pitch invasion following Manchester City win

The Football Association (FA) has charged Wigan Athletic after the club failed to prevent a pitch invasion following the FA Cup tie with Manchester City.

Supporters encroached on to the playing surface after Will Grigg's goal sealed a famous victory over the Premier League's runaway leaders last month.

Sergio Aguero clashed with one fan on the pitch, although the Argentina international was not charged following the incident .

Both clubs were charged with failing to control their players after a brawl erupted in the wake of Fabian Delph's late challenge on Wigan's Max Power, for which the player was sent off.