Chelsea FC has been charged by the Football Association (FA) regarding alleged discriminatory behavior by its fans during a Premier League match against Fulham. The incident occurred during Chelsea's 3-2 victory at Craven Cottage on August 24.
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Following the match, Chelsea communicated with supporters, acknowledging multiple reports of sectarian chanting from a small group of fans. The club stated that it does not tolerate any discriminatory chants and warned that any fans found guilty would face the strongest possible action.
An FA spokesperson confirmed that Chelsea has been charged for breaching FA Rule E21 during the ninth minute of the match against Fulham, alleging that the club did not ensure that its spectators behaved properly and did not engage in offensive, abusive, or insulting conduct. The charge also indicates that this behavior was discriminatory, potentially referencing religion or belief.
Previously, in 2021, Chelsea condemned a fan who was recorded on social media directing sectarian abuse at John McGinn, a Scottish international player for Aston Villa. Currently, Chelsea sits in 10th place in the Premier League, having accumulated seven points after the first five games of the season.