United charged by FA over alleged homophobic chant

Last updated : 14 June 2023 By ,.

Leeds United have been charged by the Football Association with misconduct after an alleged homophobic chant.

The incident occurred in the 2-2 home draw with Brighton in March. 

It is alleged Leeds failed to ensure fans behaved in an orderly fashion in the 20th minute, the charge centring on "words or behaviour that are improper, offensive, indecent or insulting with reference to sexual orientation".

The club have until Wednesday, 21 June to respond to the charge.