Hull City were charged by the Football Association over discriminatory chanting during their FA Cup match against Chelsea in February. The match at the MKM Stadium ended 4-0 for Chelsea. Spectators were warned via the PA system to stop discriminatory chanting late in the first half, and CCTV inside the ground was monitored. The FA alleged Hull City failed to ensure spectators and supporters did not use improper, offensive, abusive, indecent, or insulting words or behavior with reference to sexual orientation. Four men were arrested on suspicion of offensive chanting. Hull City have until Tuesday, 2 June to respond to the charge. Chelsea Pride said homophobic chanting was directed at its supporters and called for accountability and consequences.
"Four men were arrested on suspicion of offensive chanting during the tie. Chelsea Pride, the club's official LGBTQ+ supporter group, said in a statement after the match: "Tonight, homophobic chanting was once again directed at our supporters. This is utterly unacceptable.""
""We acknowledge that Hull City made stadium announcements, confirmed CCTV was being monitored and that arrests have been made. Action matters. Accountability matters. Consequences matter. "But let us be clear, the fact that this chant is still being heard in 2026 is a stain on our game.""
Read at www.bbc.com
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