Preston manager Ryan Lowe has been charged by the Football Association after his dismissal against Birmingham on Saturday.

Lowe was shown a red card after the final whistle as North End lost 1-0 to end their unbeaten start to the Championship season.

An FA statement read: “Preston North End FC manager Ryan Lowe has been charged with two breaches of FA Rule E3 following the EFL Championship fixture against Birmingham City FC on Saturday (03/09/22).

“It is alleged that he used abusive and/or insulting words towards a match official both following the end of the fixture and following his dismissal. He has until Friday [09/09/22] to provide a response.”