PNE charged by the FA over alleged incidents of discriminatory chanting
Incidents allegedly took place during games against Huddersfield and Chelsea
Preston have been charged by the Football Association over two alleged incidents of discriminatory chanting.
The charges relate to Preston's 3-1 league win at Huddersfield in December and their 4-0 FA Cup third-round defeat by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge last month.
An FA spokesperson said: "Preston North End have been charged with misconduct in relation to crowd control at both their EFL Championship game against Huddersfield Town on Tuesday 12 December 2023 and Emirates FA Cup tie against Chelsea on Saturday 6 January 2024.
"It's alleged that the club failed to ensure their spectators and/or supporters (and anyone purporting to be supporters) conduct themselves in an orderly fashion during the 3rd minute of the EFL Championship game and do not use words or otherwise behave in a way which is improper and/or offensive and/or abusive and/or indecent and/or insulting, with an express or implied reference to gender and/or sexual orientation.
"It's also alleged that the club failed to ensure their spectators and/or supporters (and anyone purporting to be supporters) conduct themselves in an orderly fashion during the 42nd minute of the Emirates FA Cup tie and do not use words or otherwise behave in a way which is improper and/or offensive and/or abusive and/or indecent and/or insulting, with an express or implied reference to sexual orientation."
Preston have until February 21 to respond to the charges. Hear all the latest news from across the UK on the hour, every hour, on Greatest Hits Radio on DAB, smartspeaker, at greatesthitsradio.co.uk, and on the Rayo app.