Leeds United hit with FA charge for actions during Premier League defeat at Chelsea

Leeds United have been charged by the FA for failing to control their players during Saturday's 3-2 Premier League defeat at Chelsea.
By Lee Sobot
Published 14th Dec 2021, 12:22 BST
Updated 14th Dec 2021, 13:52 BST
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The charge refers to the reaction after Chelsea were awarded a 93rd-minute penalty, referee Chris Kavanagh ruling that Mateusz Klich had fouled Antonio Rudiger on the edge of the box.

Jorginho converted the spot kick to seal a 3-2 victory for the hosts.

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A statement from the FA read: "Leeds United FC has been charged with a breach of FA Rule E20.1 after its Premier League match against Chelsea FC on Saturday.

"It is alleged that Leeds United FC failed to ensure its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion when they surrounded the match referee in the 93rd minute and the club has until Thursday to provide a response."

Players from both sides then squared up following the full-time whistle but there are no charges relating to that episode.

The YEP understands that both clubs were warned over the incident that took place at full-time and reminded of their responsibilities.

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CHARGE: For Leeds United following actions in Saturday's 3-2 defeat at Chelsea, above, in which the Blues were awarded a 93rd-minute penalty. Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images.CHARGE: For Leeds United following actions in Saturday's 3-2 defeat at Chelsea, above, in which the Blues were awarded a 93rd-minute penalty. Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images.
CHARGE: For Leeds United following actions in Saturday's 3-2 defeat at Chelsea, above, in which the Blues were awarded a 93rd-minute penalty. Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images.

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