Leeds were fined for homophobic chanting the last time Brighton visited Elland Road, in 2023
Leeds Unitedhave promised to issue "lengthy" stadium bans to fans responsible for homophobic chanting during their1-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albionat Elland Road on Sunday.
The club said extra cameras were deployed in the stands for the Premier League fixture to identify supporters engaged in the chants.
"As was communicated before the fixture, any form of discriminatory chanting has no place in football," a club statement said.
"Anyone identified in taking part in homophobic chanting will face a lengthy stadium ban.
"The club are also aware of disappointing Jimmy Savile chants, however, this does not make other forms of discriminatory. homophobic chanting acceptable."
The club could still face a Football Association charge as homophobic and discriminatory chants breach FA rules.
The city ofBrightonhas one of the largest LGBTQ+ communities in Britain. the club's fans have also been previously subjected to homophobic taunts by opposition supporters.
Leedswere fined £150,000 for homophobic chantsthe last timeBrightonvisited Elland Road in 2023.
The chants are also classed as hate crimes by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and fans have previously faced prosecution.
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