Kick It Out says reports of abuse and discrimination in football is at record high
Fans ‘demanding action’ over abuse and discrimination in football
- Football's anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out recorded a record 1,398 reports of discrimination during the 2024-25 season, an increase from the previous year.
- The data indicated a rise in sexism, transphobia, and faith-based abuse, while racism continued to be the most reported form of discrimination.
- Reports of sexism and misogyny saw a significant 67 per cent increase, with a notable rise also observed in youth football.
- Kick It Out chief executive Samuel Okafor stated that discrimination remains deeply embedded in the game and called for action from football authorities, tech companies, and the government.
- The charity also urged solidarity for the trans community after English and Scottish football governing bodies banned transgender women from competitive female matches, following a Supreme Court ruling.