‘The Pride Playbook’ has been launched by Millwall FC, their LGBTQ+-inclusive team, Millwall Romans, and PR agency The Romans The guidance, supported by organisations and individuals including Football v Homophobia and out gay player Zander Murray, is designed to help professional clubs support inclusive football teams in their local area… Professional football clubs are being encouraged to take a fresh …
On the World Cup, homophobia and transphobia, and creating space
May 17 is IDAHOBIT – the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia – and marks 25 days to go until the World Cup Anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination in and around the tournament is a major concern, and is being highlighted by FvH… By Jon Holmes One of the most eye-catching artefacts in the National Football Museum in Manchester …
Match officials invited to buy Ref Stop’s Rainbow Lanyard to support FvH
Lanyard with clip is worn on wrist, and whistle can be attached Costs just £3.79, with 100% of sale proceeds going to FvH Referees and match officials are being encouraged to buy a special Ref Stop Rainbow Lanyard and support the Football v Homophobia campaign. Many football officials have already snapped up the lanyard, which is worn on the …
Watch powerful ‘Let The Dolls Play’ poem by Sarah McCreadie
Football v Transphobia campaign’s annual Week of Action concludes with spoken word video project collaboration poet Sarah McCreadie’s powerful verse was created for Football Pride event and is now visualised for Trans Day of Visibility 2026… Acclaimed poet Sarah McCreadie hopes her new poem ‘Let The Dolls Play’ will help to change the narrative on trans women in women’s …
Trans women footballers share reality of FA bans in new report
New research commissioned by Pride Sports for Football v Transphobia Week of Action looks at effect of English and Scottish FAs’ policy changes Players cite loss of community, mental health struggles, ‘half-experiences’ of training and socialising, and erasure among costs of being excluded from affiliated women’s football Report asks leaders and authorities to engage in “meaningful consultation” with excluded players, …
FvT Week of Action returns – show your support
#FvT2026 is the eighth annual activation of the Football v Transphobia campaign, from March 25 to 31 Transphobic abuse reported to Kick It Out has doubled in each of the last three completed seasons Campaign encourages education on tackling discrimination, inviting clubs, leagues and fan groups to raise awareness of reporting, amplify trans+ voices, and talk about inclusion …
10 reasons to show support for FvT in March
The annual Week of Action for the Football v Transphobia campaign will be held from March 25 to 31, culminating in Transgender Day of Visibility This is the eighth year of activation, delivered as part of the wider Football v Homophobia initiative Learn more about #FvT2026 and how you can be part of it… Every year, the month …
