Hull have warned their fans not to engage in discriminatory chanting against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

The club were fined £30,000 and had an action plan imposed by an independent regulatory commission after admitting a Football Association charge related to homophobic chanting during an FA Cup tie against the Blues in February.

The club said: “Hull City condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the offensive and inappropriate language used by the supporters responsible. The ‘rent boy’ chant in question is recognised as a homophobic slur and its use may constitute a hate crime.

“Three supporters identified as having engaged in homophobic chanting have been banned by the club for a minimum of three years. Individuals found using this chant may be arrested and face criminal charges.

“Ahead of Saturday’s trip to Stamford Bridge, the club reminds all supporters that discrimination of any kind is wholly unacceptable and will not be tolerated.”