Opposing players were involved in a mass melee after United midfielder Sydie Peck appeared to prevent Wrexham’s Jack Marriott from retrieving the ball from the net after Sebastian Revan’s stoppage-time consolation goal for the visitors.
Reds’ boss Phil Parkinson said: “It seemed very innocuous to me but we are going to have to accept the charge.”
A Football Association statement read: “Sheffield United and Wrexham have been charged following a mass confrontation during their EFL Cup game on Tuesday, August 13.
“It’s alleged that both clubs failed to ensure their players did not behave in an improper and/or provocative way in the 94th minute.
“Sheffield United and Wrexham have until Wednesday, August 21 to provide their respective responses.”
The Blades won the first round tie 4-2 after falling behind to Will Boyle’s opener, scoring through Auston Trusty, Louie Marsh, Anis Slimane and Lewis Brunt’s own goal before Revan’s late effort.
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