Chelsea have been fined by the FA after alleged offensive chanting during a game against Charlton.
It’s alleged that supporters acted in an offensive and abusive way in the 56th minute of Liam Rosenior’s first game in charge on January 10.
The FA said in a statement: ‘Chelsea FC has been charged for misconduct in relation to its FA Cup fixture against Charlton Athletic FC on Saturday 10 January.
‘It’s alleged that around the 56th minute of the match, the club failed to ensure that spectators and/or its supporters (and anyone purporting to be its supporters or followers) didn’t behave in an improper, offensive, abusive or insulting way with either an express or implied reference to religion or belief.
‘Chelsea FC has until Friday 29 May to provide a response.’
Chelsea won the game 5-1 to reach the fourth round of the FA Cup – a competition they would reach the final of, losing 1-0 against Manchester City earlier this month.
Chelsea have been fined for alleged offensive chanting during their game against Charlton
The game came in a season to forget for Chelsea, who finished 10th in the Premier League after going through three managers in the campaign.
Enzo Maresca started as boss, but departer in the winter after falling out with the board. Calum McFarlane was briefly put in caretaker charge, with Rosenior then taking over.
Rosenior though was sacked 106 days in charge and McFarlane saw them through to the end of the season.
Former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso will take over from next season, which will see the Blues have no European football.
