Birmingham City and Wrexham Fined After Melee

Birmingham City and Wrexham have been fined by the FA following a melee that broke out during their League One match on September 16, which Birmingham won 3-1. The incident occurred in the 80th minute after Birmingham's Alex Cochrane and Wrexham's Paul Mullin clashed, leading to all 20 outfield players becoming involved. Wrexham has been fined £3,750, while Birmingham received a standard penalty of £2,500. Both clubs admitted to failing to ensure proper conduct among their players. Key players, including Mullin, Wrexham captain James McClean, and Birmingham's Krystian Bielik, were booked, with Bielik subsequently sent off. The match, attended by notable figures such as Tom Brady and David Beckham, saw Birmingham come from behind to secure victory.