The disgraceful crowd scenes at the Carling Cup tie between West Ham United and Millwall on 25 August have resulted in multiple charges against the clubs by the Football Association.
With three separate pitch invasions, objects being thrown and a Millwall fan stabbed outside the ground, consequences were inevitable.
Both clubs will be charged with having taken insufficient action to stop missile throwing and violent, threatening and racist behaviour at Upton Park, with West Ham facing four charges and Millwall three.
Included for both clubs are allegations of racism. Carlton Cole of West Ham and Jason Price of Millwall both complained of racial abuse by opposing supporters.
If the clubs are found guilty, then they could face hefty fines or even ground closures.
Millwall were said to be "shocked and disappointed" by the charges against the club.
A spokesman said: "We maintain we did everything in our power in regard to ticketing arrangements for this game. We expressed our concerns in advance about ticket allocations and arrangements in general. Our question for the Football Association is what can Millwall Football Club do to control individuals' actions once inside our opponents' stadium?"
West Ham are reviewing the charges, but a spokesman said: "We do acknowledge the appalling behaviour of a minority of fans inside the stadium and, in conjunction with police, will continue to take strong and appropriate action against anyone found responsible."
The clubs have 14 days to respond to the FA charges.
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