Millwall FC was charged with two breaches of FA Rule E22, both of which were found to be proven by the Commission following a hearing on 29 and 30 March and 1 April. A further hearing was held on 23 May to determine sanction.

The first breach related to the club's failure to ensure that its spectators, and/or persons purporting to be its supporters, refrained from racist and/or abusive behaviour. In relation to this breach, a £25,000 fine was imposed, along with a suspended order that Millwall's ground be closed to all spectators for one senior home match. This sanction would be activated in the event of the club's supporters being found to have used racist behaviour, conduct or language during the 2005-06 season.

The second breach related to the club's failure to prevent spectators throwing missiles at or onto the pitch, for which a fine of £7,500 was imposed. In respect of both breaches, the club was also reprimanded and warned as to its future conduct.

Liverpool FC were also charged with a breach of FA Rule E22 for their alleged failure to prevent spectators, and/or persons purporting to be its supporters, from conducting themselves in threatening and/or violent and/or provocative behaviour.

At the hearing on 29 and 30 March and 1 April, the Commission found the case against Liverpool to be not proven.

In such cases, The FA has to prove that the misconduct occurred. However, clubs have a defence if they can prove that they took all reasonable steps to prevent the misconduct.

In the cases against both Millwall FC and Liverpool FC, the Commission found that the supporters of each club had engaged in the behaviour amounting to misconduct as alleged. However, while Liverpool FC was found to have discharged its responsibilities in respect of taking all reasonable steps to prevent the misconduct by its supporters, Millwall FC was found to have failed in this regard.

In determining sanction, the Commission recognised and took into account the significant strides that Millwall FC had taken to eradicate such behaviour, and the club's commendable policy of educating its supporters.