Southampton accept Football Association charge of failing to control players

Southampton have been fined £20,000 after accepting a Football Association charge of failing to control their players.

The Saints were hit with the charge following the angry reaction to referee Mark Clattenburg's decision to award a penalty to Norwich in stoppage-time of the Premier League clash last Saturday.

Artur Boruc kept out Grant Holt's subsequent spot-kick, to earn Southampton a crucial point in their fight for survival, but that did not stop visiting players from continuing to barrack Clattenburg after the final whistle.

The club had until 4pm on Friday to respond to the charge and they have opted to accept the punishment.