Millwall charged over alleged instances of religiously offensive abuse by fans
- Planet Sport writer
- 23 June 2023
Millwall have been hit with Football Association charges related to three alleged instances of religiously offensive abuse being sung during their Sky Bet Championship game against Wigan.
The Football Association has charged Millwall with three alleged instances of religiously offensive abuse being sung during their Sky Bet Championship game against Wigan.
The 2-1 win for the Latics was marred by chanting from the away end at the DW Stadium and now the FA has acted.
"Millwall FC has been charged with three breaches of misconduct in relation to crowd control for incidents that took place during its EFL Championship game against Wigan Athletic FC on Saturday 22 April 2023," a statement read.
"It's alleged that the club failed to ensure its spectators and/or supporters - and anyone purporting to be its supporters or followers - conduct themselves in an orderly fashion at the game, and do not use words or behave in a way which is improper, offensive, abusive, indecent, or insulting, with either express or implied reference to religion, in the 8th, 12th and 45th minutes.
"Millwall FC has until Friday 30 June 2023 to provide its responses."
In noting the charge, Millwall said in their own statement that: "The club strongly condemns discrimination of all kinds and has a zero-tolerance policy against such abuse."
