The Fleetwood Town boss, 36, is accused of physically assaulting
Barnsley coach Daniel Stendel who was left with facial injuries following a fracas in the South Yorkshire club's tunnel, police said.
Barton has "emphatically denied" accusations that he confronted
Barnsley manager Daniel Stendel in the tunnel following the League One match.
The Fleetwood town manager, 36, is due to appear at
Barnsley magistrates court on Wednesday, October 9, following an incident in April.
In a statement, South Yorkshire Police said: "A man has been charged following an incident at
Barnsley Football Club in April 2019."Joseph Barton, 36, of Fox Bank Close, Widnes, has been charged with actual bodily harm contrary to section 47 assault and has been bailed to appear before
Barnsley Magistrates Court on Wednesday 9 October 2019."On Saturday 13 April 2019, a man was left with facial injuries after an incident in the club tunnel around 5pm, following the conclusion of
Barnsley's match against Fleetwood Town."The force launched an investigation into the alleged incident in which the controversial Barton is said to have confronted Stendel.
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Barnsley came back into the game and forced Laura Carter into a couple of good saves.
Fletcher spent five productive months on loan at
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