LEYTON Orient head coach Richie Wellens has been charged following his sending off against Oxford United.

The Orient boss was shown a red card by referee Martin Woods in the closing stages of the game, after he held onto the ball when it went out for a U’s throw-in.

An FA spokesperson said: “Richie Wellens has been charged following Leyton Orient’s League One game against Oxford United on February 24.

“It’s alleged that the manager acted in an improper manner around the 85th minute, which led to his dismissal. Riche Wellens has until March 4 to provide a response.”

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United saw their six-game unbeaten run come to an end in the match, after losing 2-1.

Tyler Goodrham’s clever backheel in the six-yard box gave the U’s the lead after 20 minutes, however the away side hit back with two goals in the second half.

Ollie O’Neill got the equaliser six minutes into the second period after United failed to clear their lines, before George Moncur put his side ahead with 13 minutes to go.