FA investigate discrimination claim involving Leeds United and Charlton Athletic
Referee John Brooks was told of an incident which has been included in his official match report, which the governing body is now looking into.
An FA spokesperson said: “An allegation of discrimination was included in the match official’s report following the Charlton v Leeds fixture on Saturday, 28 September and the FA is now investigating the matter.”
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Hide AdCharlton forward Macauley Bonne - who bagged the winner for Lee Bowyer’s side in the 1-0 victory - said following the game: “There was one thing that happened today that I won’t mention until it comes out later.”
A Leeds United statement read: “Leeds United are aware of an allegation made following our Sky Bet Championship game with Charlton Athletic at The Valley on Saturday.
“The club will be working with the FA during their investigation.”
Charlton have confirmed the FA are investigating allegation of racial abuse directed at forward Jonathan Leko by an opposing player in win over Leeds on Saturday.
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Hide AdUnited fell to defeat in the capital as the Addicks handed Marcelo Bielsa’s side their first away defeat of the campaign.
Leeds are back in action on Tuesday evening as they welcome West Brom to Elland Road in Championship action.