Burnley FC fined after Leeds melee

Burnley Football Club have been found guilty of improper conduct.

The charge related to an incident during the Football League Championship match between Leeds United and Burnley on April 30, 2011.

Burnley admitted the charge of failing to ensure their players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative and/or violent behaviour.

Burnley have been fined £5,000.

Leeds United have admitted their charge, relating to the same incident, and have requested a personal hearing.

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