The Football Association’s 2024/25 Grassroots Discipline Review shows an increase in allegations related to sexual orientation; in a statement, the Football v Homophobia campaign points to The FA’s mention of a “reporting gap” and how this impacts on those experiencing anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination specifically…
Vicki Carter has spoken of her pride upon receiving the British Empire Medal; the former co-chair of Out for Sport and Out to Swim has been a leading light in LGBTQ sports in London and the South-East…
After the Gay Football Supporters Network took over the home of English football for the biggest quarter-finals day in its twenty-six-year history, Jack Murley reflects on an historic occasion for LGBTQ+ people in the beautiful game…
To mark Trans Awareness Week, Goal Diggers FC player Billie Sky Walker and club chair Gaia Laidler are guests on a Football v Transphobia special episode of the FvH Podcast; they join FvT campaign lead Natalie Washington in looking at the situation for clubs and leagues outside of FA affiliation…
FvH opens nominations window for 7th edition of its annual awards, celebrating LGBTQ+ inclusion in the game; you can nominate for FREE in 12 categories, with panel of judges to decide shortlists; those shortlisted will be invited to special gala evening in London in February 2026…
The Lionesses legend has spoken publicly for the first time about her love for her girlfriend; in her autobiography ‘All In’, Earps mentions moments of paranoia and parental disapproval; while the women’s game is very LGBTQ-friendly, it cannot afford to be complacent on education…
In October, the UK and Ireland are among the countries marking Black History Month; the BHM 2025 theme in Britain is “Standing Firm in Power and Pride”; in appreciation of those providing representation in the game, Sports Media LGBT+ and Football v Homophobia present a team of history-making Black LGBTQ players…
He’s a goal machine for his local team, but that’s not the only reason why Callum Hodge stands out in the grassroots game; on Coming Out Day, he shares his story of being a footballer who’s out as gay in a county league and passes on advice in a new FvH Podcast episode…
Coventry City’s LGBTQ+ and allies fan group, Proud Sky Blues, is celebrating its second anniversary; founder Lewis Wale talks to FvH about the journey so far and the importance of Bi Visibility Day on September 23…
Jon Mulkeen has been working in track and field media for nearly 20 years, and is among the LGBTQ editors and journalists out at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo; here, he discusses his role and what makes the sport he loves so inclusive, and shares some of his personal journey too…