Chelsea have been charged by the Football Association over alleged discriminatory chanting by supporters during their 3-2 Premier League victory at Fulham on 24 August. The case matters because clubs can be held responsible for spectators’ improper or discriminatory conduct, with the alleged chanting reportedly referring to religion or belief.

Chelsea said it had received multiple reports involving a small number of fans and condemned discriminatory chants, promising the strongest possible action against anyone found guilty. The FA alleges the incident occurred in the ninth minute and breached Rule E21; Chelsea had seven points from their first five league matches and sat 10th.