Hull City have been charged by the Football Association over discriminatory chanting in their FA Cup defeat by Chelsea in February. The incident occurred during the match at the MKM Stadium, which Chelsea won 4-0.
What happened?
Spectators were warned over the PA system to stop discriminatory chanting late in the first half, and CCTV inside the ground was being monitored. The FA alleged the club 'failed to ensure its spectators and/or supporters do not use words or behave in an improper, offensive, abusive, indecent or insulting way with a reference - whether express or implied - to sexual orientation'.
Why it matters for Hull City
This charge comes as Hull City are currently 6th in the Championship, with 73 points from 46 games, and a recent form of WWDWL. Their last result was a 1-0 win against Middlesbrough on 2026-05-23. The club has until Tuesday, 2 June to respond to the charge.
What comes next?
Four men were arrested on suspicion of offensive chanting during the tie. Chelsea Pride, the club's official LGBTQ+ supporter group, released a statement condemning the incident. | Category | Value | | League Standing | 6th in Championship | | Points | 73 | | Recent Form | WWDWL | | Last Result | Hull City 1-0 Middlesbrough |
And the club will need to take action to address the issue and prevent similar incidents in the future. But for now, the focus is on responding to the charge and ensuring that the club's spectators and supporters behave in a respectful and appropriate manner.
