Fleetwood Town Boss Charged
The 36 year old's been charged with causing actual bodily harm.
It follows an alleged incident in the tunnel after his sides League One game with Barnsley last season.
A man was left with facial injuries following an incident in the tunnel.
Barton has previously "emphatically denied" accusations he confronted Barnsley manager Daniel Stendel.
Fleetwood play Port Vale in a friendly tonight and it's thought the Cod Army boss will be in the dugout.
He will appear before magistrates on the 9th of October.