Leeds United say fans responsible for homophobic chanting during their Premier League match against Brighton are likely to receive lengthy stadium bans. The club acknowledges the chanting occurred during Sunday’s 1-0 win at Elland Road and says it will take action against individuals identified as being involved. Leeds also states it has increased security and monitoring at the stadium to help identify those responsible, including deploying additional cameras in the stands. A club statement emphasizes that discriminatory chanting has no place in football. The club’s approach indicates it will use available footage and evidence to determine which supporters participated, and then impose sanctions. Leeds has not set out specific lengths of bans in the reports, but the wording used across outlets points to serious penalties. The club’s action is presented as part of an effort to address discriminatory behaviour in matches, with supporters warned of potential consequences if they are found to have taken part.
Leeds United promise lengthy stadium bans for homophobic chanting at Brighton match
Leeds United say fans responsible for homophobic chanting during their Premier League match against Brighton are likely to receive lengthy stadium bans. The club acknowledges the chanting occurred dur...
- Leeds United says homophobic chanting happened during its 1-0 Premier League win over Brighton on Sunday at Elland Road.
- The club says fans identified as responsible face “lengthy” stadium bans.
- Leeds deployed additional cameras in the stands to help identify those involved.
- Leeds states that discriminatory or homophobic chanting has no place in football.
- The club’s disciplinary process is based on identifying individuals through available evidence from the match.
Leeds United said extra cameras had been deployed in the stands to help identify those involved after Sunday's 1-0 win against Brighton & Hove Albion.
3 months ago‘Any form of discriminatory chanting has no place in football,’ says club
3 months agoLeeds United say fans found to have been responsible for homophobic chanting during their Premier League game against Brighton will face "lengthy stadium bans".
3 months agoThe club has acknowledged the chanting which took place during Sunday's 1-0 win at Elland Road.
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