We are incredibly proud of the role our supporters play in ensuring the team has fantastic support, both at home at Stamford Bridge and when travelling away. We know that the majority of our supporters continue to represent Chelsea in a respectful and positive way, and we thank all of you for the continued time and effort you show in backing the team.

We understand that singing and chanting are an important part of the matchday experience, and we encourage all supporters to get behind the team in the passionate and vocal way we always experience. However, there have been incidents involving discriminatory or abusive behaviour, including reports of sectarian abuse and tragedy chanting. This behaviour has no place in football and only serves to cause hurt to others.

This season, we have seen an increase in sectarianism at away fixtures. The club operates a zero-tolerance approach to chanting that creates division towards a particular religious or political group. 

Anyone found engaging in such behaviour will face the strongest possible action, which could include suspension from attending all Chelsea matches as well as potential police action.

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) considers tragedy-related abuse a prosecutable public order offence, which may result in the issuing of football banning orders. The CPS defines tragedy-related abuse as ‘when fans sing, chant or gesture offensive messages about disasters involving players or fans.’

The majority of our supporters share our commitment to ensuring Chelsea matches remain safe and welcoming for everyone. You can help by reporting any discriminatory language or abuse you hear at Anfield to your nearest steward or by texting the details to Liverpool’s reporting number, 07701 411048.

Alternatively, you can report it directly to us after the game by clicking here to use our dedicated reporting form.

Thank you for your continued support and for helping us represent Chelsea FC in a positive and respectful way.

We look forward to seeing you at Anfield.