A fourth man was arrested following Boro’s clash with Leeds United on Saturday.
A 25-year-old man, believed to be a Middlesbrough supporter, was arrested after the game on suspicion of possession of a controlled drug and racially aggravated public order. He has since been released on bail.
A 29-year-old man, from Doncaster, was arrested on suspicion of being drunk in a designated sports ground and has been charged.
He will appear at Teesside Magistrates’ Court next month.
A 39-year-old, believed to be a Leeds supporter, was arrested in connection with an offence involving a flare being lighted.
And a 29-year-old man from Middlesbrough was arrested on suspicion of being drunk in a designated sports ground.
They were both cautioned by police.
A heavy police presence in and around the Riverside Stadium before, during and after the match managed to prevent any major disturbances.
Leeds fans who had travelled to Middlesbrough by train were escorted to and from the Riverside Stadium by police officers on the ground.
Cleveland Police’s helicopter hovered overhead for the duration of the match and following the crowds into Middlesbrough town centre afterwards.
Following the match, which ended with Boro losing 1-0, police officers with video cameras filmed the supporters of each team which were chanting towards each other while separated by steel fencing.
Afterwards Cleveland Police thanked home and away fans.
A police spokeswoman said: “Officers on the ground enjoyed a vibrant and positive atmosphere, which was in keeping with the family friendly approach taken by Cleveland Police and Middlesbrough Football Club.”
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