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Football v Homophobia’s ‘Wear It Black & Pink’ Day returns on Thursday, February 19

Football v Homophobia invites supporters of the campaign to join activation; February 19 is the International Day Against LGBTQ+-phobia in Sport; FvH campaign colours are Black and Pink – wear the colours and post images…

By Jon Holmes, 21 hours15/02/2026 ago
Kick It Out and Football v Homophobia
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Football v Homophobia partners with Kick It Out to encourage reporting on anti-LGBTQ discrimination

FvH and Kick It Out announce new reporting relationship to tackle sharp rise in anti-LGBTQ+ abuse in football; launching in the FvH Month of Action, the scheme aims to encourage victims of LGBTQ+-phobia to report with confidence…

By Jon Holmes, 4 days12/02/2026 ago
FvH Awards 2026 host Chloe Morgan congratulates Lifetime Achievement Awards winners Joanie Evans and Aslie Pitter
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LGBTQ football legends honoured at FvH Awards 2026 alongside Brentford, Proud Forest, Leftfooters and more

Seventh annual edition of Football v Homophobia Awards held at London Welsh Centre, with 200 guests attending; Joanie Evans and Aslie Pitter win FvH Lifetime Achievement Awards; Natalie Washington, Clapton CFC and Bristol Casual Football League also successful in their categories…

By Jon Holmes, 1 week07/02/2026 ago
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LGBTQ fan groups highlight ‘disgusting’ abuse as Football v Homophobia 2026 Month of Action begins

FvH campaign holds 17th annual February activation, as data shows rise in anti-LGBTQ+ incidents in football; Chelsea Pride and Leeds United’s Marching Out Together, official LGBTQ+ fan groups of their Premier League clubs, share experiences of homophobia on new episode of FvH Podcast…

By Jon Holmes, 2 weeks01/02/2026 ago
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England’s official LGBTQ fans group will not attend FIFA World Cup games in ‘unsafe’ USA

Three Lions Pride, the group for England supporters who are LGBTQ, says it will not travel to the USA to follow the team at this year’s FIFA World Cup; 3LP was founded before Russia 2018 and has grown to 350 members; the group says FIFA has made “appalling decisions” around the tournament…

By Jon Holmes, 4 weeks18/01/2026 ago
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Two Premier League clubs in contention as FvH Awards 2026 shortlists revealed

Brentford, Brighton and QPR on Pro Game slate at annual event celebrating LGBTQ achievements in the game; shortlists expanded in both Fan Group and FvH Hero categories; tickets on sale for awards night in London on Friday 6 February…

By Jon Holmes, 1 month07/01/2026 ago
Sevenoaks Town FC players support FvH
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10 reasons why Football v Homophobia deserves your support in February

The annual Football v Homophobia Month of Action will be held in February 2026, in what is also LGBT+ History Month; every year, hundreds of FvH Champions amplify the anti-discrimination campaign’s message; find out why and how you can be part of it…

By Jon Holmes, 1 month05/01/2026 ago
Football stock image
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Homophobia offences continue to rise in grassroots football, highlighted by FvH campaign

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…

By Jon Holmes, 2 months12/12/2025 ago
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Trans-inclusive joy of grassroots women’s football is ‘undeniable’, Goal Diggers FC players tell FvH Podcast

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…

By Jon Holmes, 3 months17/11/2025 ago
Football v Homophobia Awards 2025
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Who should be honoured at the Football v Homophobia Awards 2026?

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…

By Jon Holmes, 3 months16/11/2025 ago

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