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Hull Fined over Offensive Chanting
Three supporters were banned for at least three years after the club admitted an FA charge over discriminatory chanting.
On Friday, the Football Association fined Hull City £30,000 for breaching Rules E21.1 and E21.4 during an FA Cup fixture against Chelsea on February 13, 2026, following an independent Regulatory Commission ruling.
Offensive chanting occurred during the 31st minute, prompting public address announcements and CCTV reminders, yet the club failed to prevent supporters from using discriminatory language despite these warnings.
Three supporters identified as engaging in the chanting have been banned by Hull City for a minimum of three years, while four men were arrested during the match.
Hull City condemned the language used by supporters, stating discrimination is "wholly unacceptable," while the Regulatory Commission imposed an action plan to improve future compliance.
Former Hull manager Liam Rosenior added that "any discriminatory language is unacceptable," while the club reminds supporters ahead of its Stamford Bridge trip that such conduct will not be tolerated.