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FA Commission Fines Chelsea £325,000 and West Ham £300,000 Over Stamford Bridge Melee

An independent panel named Adama Traoré’s reaction as the catalyst, factoring prior disciplinary records into the penalties.

Overview

  • Both clubs admitted FA Rule E20.1 charges stemming from the late‑game mass confrontation on 31 January at Stamford Bridge.
  • The commission’s written reasons said Marc Cucurella was not wholly without fault and noted some Chelsea players sought to incite the crowd.
  • Jean‑Clair Todibo’s straight red card was confirmed after a VAR review for grabbing João Pedro by the neck.
  • The penalties reflected repeat breaches, including Chelsea’s £150,000 fine last month and recent non‑standard breaches by both clubs.
  • The decision is subject to appeal, and staff from both teams have since addressed player conduct internally.