Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri charged with spitting at Leeds fans

The matter relates to an incident during the Clarets' 2-0 Premier League win over Leeds in October

Author: PA Sport StaffPublished 11th Nov 2025

Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association after allegedly spitting at or in the direction of Leeds supporters last month.

The matter relates to an incident in the 67th minute of the Clarets' 2-0 Premier League win over Leeds at Turf Moor on October 18.

Mejbri had been among the substitutes at the time of the alleged incident. He went on to enter the game in the 83rd minute and was booked following a clash with Leeds defender Gabriel Gudmundsson.

An FA statement added: "Hannibal Mejbri has until Friday 28 November to provide a response."

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