Oldham Athletic manager Micky Mellon has been charged with misconduct after his red card against Sheffield Wednesday.

The Latics boss was given his marching orders by referee Martin Woods in Sunday’s FA Cup tie at Boundary Park after clashing with Callum Slattery, who was booked after the incident. Mellon appeared to move his head towards the Owls midfielder just in front of the dugouts during the second-half and he was sent off.

The 54-year-old has now been charged with misconduct by the Football Association. A statement read: “Michael Mellon has been charged with misconduct during Oldham Athletic’s FA Cup match against Sheffield Wednesday on Sunday, November 8. It is alleged that around the 83rd minute of the match, the manager acted in an improper manner and/or used violent conduct, leading to his dismissal. Michael Mellon has until Friday, November 13 to provide a response.”

If found guilty, Mellon would receive a three-match touchline ban. Oldham went on to win the tie 2-1 in extra-time, securing their place in the second round and a trip to Grimsby Town.

Oldham took the lead through Calum Kavanagh, son of former Owl Graham, before Davis Keillor-Dunn equalised against his old club. Will Sutton then netted the winner in the 110th minute in Dave Challinor’s first match as Owls boss.