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Chelsea has been charged by the Football Association for alleged discriminatory chanting by some fans during their match against Fulham on August 24. The FA alleges that Chelsea failed to prevent improper and discriminatory behavior from spectators, which included sectarian chanting. After the incident, Chelsea addressed supporters, condemning such chants and warning of strong consequences for those found guilty.

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Chelsea FC has been charged by the Football Association (FA) for breaching FA Rule E21 during their Premier League game against Fulham FC on August 24. The alleged incident occurred in the ninth minute of the match at Craven Cottage, where fans are accused of discriminatory chanting. Chelsea acknowledged receiving multiple reports of sectarian chants from a small group of supporters and emphasized that such behavior is not condoned. The club warned that those found guilty would face "the strongest possible action," including potential bans from attending matches. In 2021, Chelsea had previously condemned similar actions by a fan targeting Aston Villa's Scottish international John McGinn.

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“The articles describe different clubs (Chelsea vs Manchester City) facing separate issues (discriminatory chanting vs financial misconduct).”

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Battison, P. (2026, September 25). Chelsea charged by FA over discriminatory chanting. BBC News. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/crvgyw9qnpl3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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A statement from an FA spokesperson read: "Chelsea FC has been charged with breaching FA Rule E21 during the ninth minute of its Premier League fixture against Fulham FC on 24 August.

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🔮 The Blues said they do not condone any discriminatory chants, and that fans found guilty would face "the strongest possible action".

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Chelsea charged by FA over discriminatory chanting · assertive framing

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- Published Chelsea have been charged by the Football Association over alleged discriminatory behaviour by fans during their win at Fulham at the start of the Premier League season. asserted

Chelsea → publish → season

Chelsea wrote to supporters following the 3-2 victory at Craven Cottage on 24 August, acknowledging receiving "multiple reports of sectarian chanting from a small portion" of fans. asserted

Chelsea → write → fans

The Blues said they do not condone any discriminatory chants, and that fans found guilty would face "the strongest possible action". asserted

fans → say → action

A statement from an FA spokesperson read: "Chelsea FC has been charged with breaching FA Rule E21 during the ninth minute of its Premier League fixture against Fulham FC on 24 August. asserted

FC → read → August

It's alleged that the club failed to ensure its spectators and/or supporters did not behave in an improper, offensive, abusive or insulting way. asserted

spectators → allege → way

It's further alleged that this behaviour was discriminatory in that it included a reference, whether express or implied, to religion or belief." asserted

it → allege → religion

In 2021 Chelsea condemned the actions of a fan who was seen on social media aiming sectarian abuse at Aston Villa's Scottish international John McGinn. asserted

who → condemn → McGinn