Millwall Football Club has been fined £45,000 by the Football Association for discriminatory chanting during their FA Cup match against Crystal Palace. The incident occurred in the 11th minute at Selhurst Park, where supporters targeted Crystal Palace players with chants referencing disabilities. This marks the third time the FA has sought stadium closure for similar breaches, though the committee opted for financial penalties instead.

This latest sanction follows a troubling pattern for Millwall, whose disciplinary record has been described by the FA as 'very poor and a matter for serious concern.' The club had previously faced fines in 2023 for religious abuse targeting James McClean and in 2024 for homophobic chants aimed at Ben Chilwell. Each previous incident triggered an action plan requiring the club to implement measures preventing discriminatory behavior.

Despite the repeated violations, the FA commission acknowledged that Millwall has made efforts to comply with its action plan. The committee noted that the existing measures have 'worked to a considerable extent' and recommended refining rather than abandoning the current approach. However, the substantial fine and continued scrutiny reflect the serious nature of discriminatory chanting in football, with the FA emphasizing that such behavior undermines the sport's integrity and inclusivity.