Bristol Rovers have been fined £7,500 and ordered to implement an action plan after some of their supporters conducted homophobic chanting during the Carabao Cup clash with Brighton in August. Rovers admitted a charge of failing to ensure that its spectators conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and refrained from using abusive and/or insulting words, which included a reference, whether express or implied, to sexual orientation. The incident occurred during Rovers' 2-1 home defeat to Premier League side Brighton in the second round of the Carabao Cup on 27 August. The commission also said there was "no doubt" that there were "a string of failures in Bristol Rovers' delivery of proper and safe stewarding". Rovers were praised for the steps they have since taken in addressing the issues, but have been ordered to implement a 12-point action plan.

Source: Express December 19, 2019 13:52 UTC