Millwall Football Club have found ‘no evidence’ of homophobic chanting during Reading’s trip to The Den on January 18, following an investigation by the club.

The game was stopped in the first half, as referee Keith Stroud spoke to both Mark Bowen and Gary Rowett after receiving reports of homophobic chanting.

A message was also read out over the tannoy just before the second half got underway. 

The club have said that after conducting a full investigation, there is no evidence to support the allegations.

The full statement reads: “The club instigated an immediate investigation into the allegations which has been every bit as thorough and exhaustive as is appropriate in such circumstances.

“Despite this comprehensive investigation, however, no evidence has come to light to substantiate the allegations.

“The club was immensely disappointed by the media coverage of this incident and was especially outraged by outlets whose use of language implied guilt before any facts were established.

“Such blatant misreporting is extremely harmful to the reputation of its supporters and to the efforts of the entire football family in fighting all forms of discrimination.

“The club has already received apologies from some of the news organisations concerned and now anticipates similarly widespread reporting of this outcome to its investigation into the matter. 

“Millwall would like to thank fans for their outstanding ongoing support both on and off the pitch.”