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Sheffield United players charged after post-match disorder - club Sheffield United players due in court over play-off disorder
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Crowds poured on to the pitch at the end of the penalty shootout Oli McBurnie and Rhian Brewster are due to appear in court at the end of July
Two Sheffield United players have been charged following violence at the Championship play-off semi-final against Nottingham Forest, according to the club. Two Sheffield United players have been summonsed to appear in court over violence at the Championship play-off semi-final against Nottingham Forest.
Trouble flared after the Blades lost a penalty shoot-out at the City Ground. Trouble flared after fans invaded the pitch when the Blades lost a penalty shoot-out at the City Ground on 17 May.
Fans invaded the pitch at the end of the match on 17 May. Nottinghamshire Police said Oli McBurnie, 26, and Rhian Brewster, 22, would be charged with common assault.
Sheffield United said Rhian Brewster and Oli McBurnie had been charged. Nottinghamshire Police have been approached for more details. The players are due to appear at Nottingham Magistrates' Court on 28 July.
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