<text>  Chris Brunt has been charged by the Football Association on suspicion of using insulting language to a match official in the aftermath of West Bromwich Albions FA Cup defeat by Aston Villa. It is believed Brunt, West Brom captain for the game, allegedly abused referee Anthony Taylor in the tunnel following the pitch invasion by Aston Villa fans. Brunt, who has until Thursday 6pm to respond, is expected to ask for a personal hearing and cite mitigating factors. Chris Brunt right, pictured disputing a decision with Anthony Taylor, has been hit with an FA charge for allegedly abusing the latter after Saturdays FA Cup quarter final . Aston Villa fans celebrated by racing on to the pitch following their 2-0 victory over West Brom at Villa Park . Police clash with unruly fans in the aftermath of the FA Cup clash between Aston Villa and West Brom . The national lead officer for football policing has questioned the scheduling of the match on Saturday night . The charge, if proven, could carry a two-match ban, although Brunt will hope his mitigation can reduce that. An FA statement read: It is alleged that in or around the tunnel area after the end of the fixture the player used abusive andor insulting words andor behaviour towards a Match Official. 