Chelsea handed hefty fine for third time this season as FA issue statement on mass brawl

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The Football Association have fined Chelsea and West Ham for 'improper conduct' during last month's clash in the Premier League.

An official statement reads: "An independent Regulatory Commission has fined Chelsea FC and West Ham United FC for the mass confrontation at their Premier League fixture on Saturday 31 January 2026.

"It was alleged that Chelsea FC failed to ensure its players didn’t behave in an improper and/or provocative way around the 95th minute. It was also alleged that West Ham United FC failed to ensure its players didn’t behave in an improper and/or provocative and/or violent way at this time.

"Both clubs subsequently admitted the charges against them. The Regulatory Commission imposed fines of £325,000 and £300,000 on Chelsea FC and West Ham United FC respectively following a hearing, and its written reasons for these decisions can be read below."

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