Chelsea have been charged by the Football Association for alleged discriminatory chanting by their fans during the 3-2 win at Fulham's Craven Cottage on 24 August. The governing body issued formal notification this week, alleging a breach of Rule E21 for failing to ensure supporters behaved properly.
The charge relates specifically to sectarian chanting from a small section of travelling Chelsea fans during the ninth minute of the Premier League fixture. An FA spokesperson said: "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." Chelsea have acknowledged reports of the incident and stated that any form of discriminatory chanting is completely intolerable, warning of possible indefinite bans for any supporters found guilty.
For Fulham, the match was part of a difficult start to the campaign that has left them 19th in the Premier League with just two points from five games. The club's next challenge is a trip to face 11th-placed Ipswich Town on 10 October after the international break, a fixture listed on our fixtures schedule.
