FA charges Jayson Molumby with violent conduct

West Brom's Jayson Molumby has been charged with violent conduct by the FA following his side’s pre-season friendly against Real Mallorca.

The 24-year-old was involved in an altercation in the 39th minute of the match during which he punched Mallorca’s Samu Costa in the face, resulting in a melee involving players from both sides.

Moments earlier Molumby had been fouled by the Portuguese midfielder after which the pair squared up to each other, before Albion’s Republic of Ireland international swung at his opponent’s face.

No action was taken by the match referee though boss Carlos Corberan substituted the player at half-time. Molumby has been given until 9 August to respond to the charge.

West Brom lost the game, which was played behind closed doors at their training ground, to a goal in the second half by Mallorca’s David Lopez.

Signed from Brighton in 2022 after a successful loan spell, Molumby played 24 times last season in the Championship as West Brom narrowly missed out on promotion after losing 3-1 on aggregate in the play-off semi-finals to Southampton.