FA fine Sheffield United and Watford for melee

Sheffield United and Watford players confront one another
Sheffield United beat Watford 1-0 in the game at Bramall Lane earlier this month [Getty Images]

The Football Association has fined Sheffield United and Watford for misconduct.

The match between the two teams at Bramall Lane earlier this month included mass confrontations between both sets of players shortly before the final whistle and after it.

The Blades, who won the game 1-0, were fined £17,000, while Watford were fined £5,000.

The is Sheffield United's second fine of the season after they were made to pay £8,500 for a similar incident in their League Cup win over Wrexham in August.

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