"The flashpoint centred on a plastic water bottle thrown from Chelsea's technical area towards the Aston Villa bench as tensions boiled over. While neither the club nor the FA were able to identify the individual responsible, Chelsea accepted the charge of collective misconduct. The commission described the act as dangerous', noting that it had the potential to escalate an already volatile situation, a key factor behind the six-figure fine."
"In a statement, the FA confirmed the fine and outlined the reasoning behind the decision: Chelsea FC has been sanctioned for a breach of FA Rule E20.1 that occurred at its Premier League fixture against Aston Villa FC on Saturday 27 December 2025. It was alleged that the club failed to ensure its players and/or other relevant personnel around the technical area did not behave in an improper and/or provocative and/or abusive way after the final whistle."
Chelsea have been fined £150,000 by the FA following a touchline incident after their Premier League defeat to Aston Villa. An independent Regulatory Commission reviewed match footage and found Chelsea collectively responsible for disorder after the final whistle. A plastic water bottle was thrown from Chelsea's technical area toward the Aston Villa bench; no individual was identified and the club accepted collective misconduct. The commission described the act as dangerous with potential to escalate the situation, leading to the six-figure sanction under FA Rule E20.1. The club has since appointed Liam Rosenior, who has produced improved results.
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