FvH Awards 2026 shortlists announced
Brentford and Brighton join QPR on fresh Pro Game slate at annual event celebrating LGBTQ achievements in the game Shortlists expanded in both Fan Group and FvH Hero categories Entries from Ireland, Mexico and Romania up for International Award Awards night in London on Friday 6 February Premier League duo Brentford and Brighton and Hove Albion are among the …
Homophobia offences in grassroots continue to rise – an FvH response
FvH responds to the Football Association’s 2024-25 season Annual Grassroots Discipline Review Review shows a rise in the number of allegations related to sexual orientation, with 34% resulting in proven charges There are still more proven disciplinary charges for homophobia at this level of football than for any other type of discrimination The Football v Homophobia campaign notes from …
Trans inclusion in grassroots WNB game discussed on 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 A chain reaction is helping …
Who should be honoured at the FvH Awards 2026? Nominate now!
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 LGBTQ+ people and allies from across football, in the UK …
Celebrating Black History Month 2025 – 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 Sports Media LGBT+ and FvH Influence, leadership, and …
Callum Hodge talks about being gay in grassroots football on FvH Podcast
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… By Jon Holmes The historic village of …