Three fans were ejected from the Amex Stadium for “unacceptable abuse” during Brighton’s home draw against Chelsea on New Year’s Day, the club have announced. Brighton have confirmed two home fans and a Chelsea supporter were removed from the stadium and later arrested following three unrelated incidents. Brighton said one Chelsea fan was also removed by club stewards for homophobic abuse aimed at home supporters. “Yet again it is with regret that we report the ejection of two home supporters – one for racist abuse of Chelsea players and one for homophobic abuse aimed at Chelsea supporters,” read a club statement. “One visiting supporter was also ejected by club stewards for homophobic abuse aimed at home supporters.

Source: The Guardian January 02, 2020 10:22 UTC