Leeds United and Millwall Condemn Tragedy Chanting During FA Cup Clash
Leeds United and Millwall have jointly condemned “tragedy chanting” that occurred during their FA Cup fourth-round tie at Elland Road on Saturday. The match, which saw Millwall secure a 2-0 victory and progress to the fifth round for the first time since the 2018-19 season, was marred by offensive chants from a section of away supporters. The chants referenced the tragic deaths of Leeds fans Kevin Speight and Christopher Loftus, who were murdered before a Uefa Cup semi-final in 2000.
Leeds United issued a statement expressing their disappointment, describing the chants as “vile” and emphasising the impact on the families of the victims and the wider fanbase. The club pledged to work with police and Millwall to identify those responsible and reiterated their commitment to eradicating such behaviour from football. Millwall also released a statement condemning the chants, stating that tragedy abuse has no place in the sport and vowing to collaborate with Leeds and authorities to address the issue.
Leeds manager Daniel Farke, while not directly hearing the chants during the match, expressed his disapproval of any behaviour that trivialises tragedy, stating that human life is far more important than football. The incident has sparked renewed calls for stricter measures to combat offensive chanting in the game.
The match itself, which kicked off at 12:15pm, was not televised in the UK, though international viewers could watch it via platforms such as ESPN and Disney+. Leeds, who had been in strong form prior to the game, were unable to break down Millwall’s defence, marking their first home FA Cup defeat since January 2011. Both clubs now face the task of addressing the off-field issues while focusing on their respective campaigns in the Championship and FA Cup.
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