# Chelsea charged by FA for discriminatory chanting

> Chelsea faces FA charges after fans allegedly made sectarian chants at Fulham match
- Title: Chelsea charged by FA for discriminatory chanting · BBC Sport
- Summary: Chelsea faces FA charges after fans allegedly made sectarian chants at Fulham match Chelsea FC charged by FA for discriminatory fan behavior during Premier…
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- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/crvgyw9qnpl3o
- Published: 2026-09-25T10:19:05.89+00:00
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## FA charges issued
Chelsea FC charged by Football Association for discriminatory chanting by fans during their 3-2 win over Fulham on 24 August.

> Chelsea have been charged with breaching FA Rule E21 during the ninth minute of its Premier League fixture against Fulham FC on 24 August.
## Club response
Chelsea acknowledged receiving reports of sectarian chanting from a small portion of fans after their match win.

> The Blues said they do not condone any discriminatory chants, and that fans found guilty would face the strongest possible action.
## FA rule breach
FA alleges Chelsea failed to prevent fans from engaging in discriminatory behavior during the match.

> 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.
## Past incident
Chelsea previously condemned a fan who targeted Aston Villa's John McGinn with sectarian abuse in 2021.

> 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.
## Current league position
Chelsea sits 10th in the Premier League with seven points after five opening games.

> The Blues are 10th in the Premier League on seven points after the opening five games.
## Key takeaway

Chelsea FC charged by FA for discriminatory fan behavior during Premier League game