Leeds United fans could face prosecution over homophobic chanting after FA Cup semi

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·28 April 2026

Leeds United fans could face prosecution over homophobic chanting after FA Cup semi

Leeds United fans could face prosecution over homophobic chanting after the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley, the Metropolitan Police said. Officers made 14 arrests in and around the stadium.

A further 18 people were not detained but will be reported for consideration of prosecution, including 16 Leeds supporters identified for homophobic chanting.

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The arrests were for offences including GBH and ABH, affray, assault on an emergency worker, common assault and tailgating.

Chelsea advanced thanks to Enzo Fernandez’s first-half strike, with the official attendance confirmed at 82,542.

The chant is classed as a homophobic slur and hate crime that has been prosecutable since January 2022, and from January 2023 the FA signalled its intention to pursue formal disciplinary action over its use.

Source: yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk