The FA and Sheffield Wednesday escaped charges over the Hillsborough disaster, but six people face criminal trials - including match commander David Duckenfield.
Former chief constable Sir Norman Bettison was also charged in a development welcomed by families of those bereaved.
The Crown Prosecution Service announced that Duckenfield, 72, faces trial for the manslaughter by gross negligence of 95 of the 96 Liverpool fans who died at the FA Cup semi-final in 1989.
David Duckenfield (left) faces trial for the manslaughter by gross negligence of 95 of the 96 Liverpool fans who died at Hillborough - Sir Norman Bettison (right) faces four charges of misconduct in public office
Bettison, 61, faces four charges of misconduct in a public office, including two of lying about his role in the response to the disaster to further his career when applying to be Merseyside chief constable in 1998 — a post he held for seven years.