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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, 6 days01/02/2026 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, 3 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
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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
GFSN teams at St George's Park
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Playing, Pride and protest – inclusive football takes over St George’s Park for a memorable day in GFSN history

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…

By Jack Murley, 3 months17/11/2025 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
Mary Earps
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Mary Earps’ complicated coming out story is a timely LGBTQ reminder for football

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…

By Jon Holmes, 3 months08/11/2025 ago
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Celebrating Black History Month – An LGBTQ Football XI of Power and Pride

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…

By Jon Holmes, 3 months29/10/2025 ago

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