Leeds fined for pyrotechnics after Derby game
Leeds fined £20,000 and warned about future conduct
Wednesday 9 September 2020 15:59, UK
Leeds have been fined £20,000 and warned about their future conduct after admitting a breach of FA Rule E20 by using pyrotechnics after their game against Derby.
Leeds marked their first game since winning the Championship title by coming from behind to win 3-1 at a behind-closed-doors Pride Park on July 19, and their players celebrated their achievements together pitchside by lighting flares.
Leeds were charged for the nature of their celebrations in August, with an FA spokesperson saying at the time: "It is alleged that the club failed to ensure its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion as pyrotechnic devices were used following the conclusion of the fixture."
On Monday the club were found to be in breach of FA Rule E20 and were fined £30,000, but that fine was reduced to £20,000 due to the mitigating factors that "no one was threatened or endangered by the conduct", "no one was injured", and there was "immediate admission and apology" from the club.
The club were also warned "as to the consequences of any further failure to control its player and/or officials".
Leeds have the right to appeal the decision.
Marcelo Bielsa's side begin their Premier League campaign against Liverpool at Anfield this Saturday, live on Sky Sports Premier League and Main Event from 5pm.
