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 Brentford FC pick up Pro Game Award, as Proud Forest take Supporters’ Group category and Leftfooters FC land Grassroots Game Award Natalie Washington, Clapton CFC and Bristol Casual Football League also successful in …

Clubs, leagues, teams, fan groups and organisations signed up in support of the #FvH2026 Month of Action in February Check out our list of matchdays dedicated to Football v Homophobia, plus other campaign events Get your activation added! Register for #FvH2026 and let us know how you are supporting…     The annual Month of Action for the Football v …

FvH campaign holds 17th annual February activation, as data shows rise in anti-LGBTQ+ incidents in football official LGBTQ+ fan groups of Chelsea and Leeds United share experiences of homophobia on new episode of FvH Podcast more than 140 leagues, clubs, teams, fan groups etc have already signed up in support of #FvH2026… By Jon Holmes   The chairs of two …

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 FvH is so important and how you can play your part…     ‘Football for Everyone’ – it’s a simple message, but one that bears …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …