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Leeds promise bans over homophobic chants at Brighton game
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Leeds promise bans over homophobic chants at Brighton game

BBC Sport · May 18, 2026, 4:54 PM

Key takeaways

  • Leeds were fined for homophobic chanting the last time Brighton visited Elland Road, in 2023
  • Leeds United have promised to issue "lengthy" stadium bans to fans responsible for homophobic chanting during their 1-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion at Elland Road on Sunday.
  • The club said extra cameras were deployed in the stands for the Premier League fixture to identify supporters engaged in the chants.

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Leeds were fined for homophobic chanting the last time Brighton visited Elland Road, in 2023

Leeds United have promised to issue "lengthy" stadium bans to fans responsible for homophobic chanting during their 1-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion at Elland Road on Sunday.

The club said extra cameras were deployed in the stands for the Premier League fixture to identify supporters engaged in the chants.

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