Chelsea and Shamrock Rovers fined by UEFA over chants during Conference League clash

Shamrock Rovers goalkeeper Leon Pohls reacts after conceding a fifth goal, scored by Marc Cucurella of Chelsea. Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Chelsea and Shamrock Rovers have each been fined by UEFA over chants heard at their Conference League match last month.

Rovers have been fined 10,000 euros for "transmitting a message that is not fit for a sports event" following chants about the death of Queen Elizabeth II at the match at Stamford Bridge on December 19.

Chelsea fans responded with an anti-IRA chant. The London club have also been fined 10,000 euros by UEFA's Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body (CEDB).

The Blues thrashed Rovers 5-1 to complete a perfect record in the Conference League group stage as they secured an automatic last-16 spot.

Rovers finished 10th to earn a place in the knockout play-off round, where they will face Norwegian side Molde over two legs next month.