The Premier League will not investigate the absurd spectacle on Sunday when Sunderland, Chelsea and John Terry colluded to let the departing Blues captain be substituted after 26 minutes — the same number he wears on his shirt.
The idea is believed to have come from Terry and both managers agreed to the farce.
Sunderland goalkeeper Jordan Pickford kicked the ball out in the 26th minute after being reminded to do so by a Chelsea player.
It took Terry two minutes to leave the field as his team-mates gave him a guard of honour, which meant he did not go off until the 28th minute.