ALBION fans were subjected to homophobic abuse during their first away match in the Premier League.

Leicester City have condemned the homophobic chanting that took place against Brighton after confirming some of the club’s supporters were removed from the stadium during Saturday’s match.

According to witnesses, the abuse began in the closing stages of the game the hosts won 2-0. Following the match, fans of both clubs took to social media to voice their concerns.

Leicestershire Police confirmed that two Leicester fans were arrested for homophobic chants.

One has been charged while the other has been released.

Leicester have said they are “disappointed” by the actions of a “minority” of fans but praised the club’s stewards for swiftly removing the offenders from the King Power Stadium and reporting them to the police.

A spokesman for the club said: “We are committed to creating a passionate, inclusive, welcoming environment at King Power Stadium, in which everyone is free to enjoy the matchday experience.

“As part of our on-going efforts to educate our staff, senior King Power Stadium stewards undertook specialist training during the summer in effectively identifying offensive behaviour, including contributions from Leicester’s LGBT Centre on recognising homophobic abuse.

“While disappointed that such abuse took place during Saturday’s match, we are satisfied that our stewards reacted swiftly and appropriately, which led to the responsible minority being ejected from the stadium and reported to the police.”

Foxes fan Chris Whiting told BBC Radio Leicester that events on Saturday made him feel “unsafe” and “unwelcome” at his club’s own stadium.

“In the last 20 or so minutes the chanting started towards the Brighton fans and then after that it got a bit more nasty with a few isolated shouts, which were a bit more malicious,” said Whiting.

“It made me very shaken, I felt a bit unsafe and very unwelcome in a place I’ve been going to since I was eight years old.”

Kick It Out’s professional players engagement manager Paul Mortimer said education was needed to prevent supporters using homophobic language.

Mortimer told BBC Radio Leicester: “How much of a problem it is we’ll see as the season goes on but it’s definitely there and it’s something that football as a whole has to work together to quell. People need to recognise the impact that it has on fans. It’s about education.”