Shamrock Rovers and Chelsea fined over chants during Conference League match at Stamford Bridge

Both clubs fined €10,000 by Uefa

Chelsea's Marc Guiu scores his third goal against Shamrock Rovers during their Uefa Conference League fixtures at Stamford Bridge on December 19th. Photograph: Justin Tallis/AFP via Getty Images
Chelsea's Marc Guiu scores his third goal against Shamrock Rovers during their Uefa Conference League fixtures at Stamford Bridge on December 19th. Photograph: Justin Tallis/AFP via Getty Images

Shamrock Rovers and Chelsea have each been fined by Uefa over chants heard at their Conference League fixture at Stamford Bridge last month.

Rovers have been fined €10,000 for “transmitting a message that is not fit for a sports event” following chants about the death of Queen Elizabeth II at the match at on December 19th. Chelsea fans responded with an anti-IRA chant.

The London club was also issued with a €10,000 fine by Uefa’s Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body (CEDB).

Chelsea beat Rovers 5-1 to complete a perfect record in the Conference League group stage, securing an automatic last-16 spot.

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Rovers finished 10th to earn a place in the knockout play-off round, where they will face Norwegian side Molde over two legs next month.