Liverpool's Scottish defender Andrew Robertson (right) remonstrates with Everton's English defender Conor Coady (center) and Everton's English goalkeeper Jordan Pickford during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Everton at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on Feb 13, 2023. (PHOTO / AFP)

Liverpool and Everton have been charged by the Football Association (FA) following a "mass confrontation" between their players during Monday's Merseyside derby in the Premier League.

The incident took place in the 86th minute of the match, which Liverpool won 2-0 at Anfield.

Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford and Liverpool defender Andy Robertson were both booked after a clash near the touchline before the incident escalated, with a number of players and substitutes from both teams getting involved.

Referee Simon Hooper (right) shows a yellow card to Liverpool's Scottish defender Andrew Robertson (center) and also Everton's English goalkeeper Jordan Pickford (left) during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Everton at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on Feb 13, 2023. (PHOTO / AFP)

"It's alleged that both clubs failed to ensure their players and/or benches failed to conduct themselves in an orderly fashion, and/or refrained from provocative behaviour," the FA said in a statement on Thursday.

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The clubs have until Feb 20 to respond to the charges.