Chris Brunt has been charged by the Football Association on suspicion of using insulting language to a match official in the aftermath of West Bromwich Albion ’ s FA Cup defeat by Aston Villa . It is believed Brunt , West Brom captain for the game , allegedly abused referee Anthony Taylor in the tunnel following the pitch invasion by Aston Villa fans . Brunt , who has until Thursday 6pm to respond , is expected to ask for a personal hearing and cite mitigating factors . Chris Brunt ( right ) , pictured disputing a decision with Anthony Taylor , has been hit with an FA charge for allegedly abusing the latter after Saturday 's FA Cup quarter final . Aston Villa fans celebrated by racing on to the pitch following their 2-0 victory over West Brom at Villa Park . Police clash with unruly fans in the aftermath of the FA Cup clash between Aston Villa and West Brom . The national lead officer for football policing has questioned the scheduling of the match on Saturday night . The charge , if proven , could carry a two-match ban , although Brunt will hope his mitigation can reduce that . An FA statement read : ‘ It is alleged that in or around the tunnel area after the end of the fixture the player used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards a Match Official . ’
Aston Villa 's FA Cup tie with West Brom on Thursday 6pm was marred by pitch invasions and vandalism . Tim Sherwood 's side won the quarter-final clash 2-0 at Villa Park . Baggies midfielder Chris Brunt has been charged on suspicion of using insulting language to referee Anthony Taylor after the match .