Goalkeeper Blair Hamilton plays for fifth-tier Saltdean United Women, while Natalie Washington is at Rushmoor in tier six; they’re probably the most high-profile trans women players in English football; on a special FvT Pod for the Week of Action, they discuss welcoming cultures, spikes in anti-trans reporting stats, and more…
Football v Transphobia Week of Action to highlight trans-inclusive clubs amid rise in reports of anti-trans discrimination
Sixth annual activation of FvT campaign being held from March 24 through to Trans Day of Visibility at end of month; clubs and leagues encouraged to promote their trans and non-binary inclusive values, using hashtag #FvT2024
Zander Murray, Tracy Brown, Man Utd and Gender Goals among winners at fabulous FvH Awards
Impactful work on educating young people, improving fan experience and trans inclusion highlighted at fifth annual ceremony; Proud Baggies make it a hat-trick and Stargazy FC also successful on LGBTQ+ football’s biggest night of the year; FvH campaign director Lou Englefield says event at Manchester’s National Football Museum was “a joyful celebration of resistance”
Out players Matt Morton and Jahmal Howlett-Mundle join the FvH Podcast
New episode of the podcast drops in Football v Homophobia’s annual Month of Action; listen to Thetford Town player-manager Matt Morton and Sevenoaks Town defender Jahmal Howlett-Mundle talk about their experiences of being out in the game…
Toxic social media and the LGBTQ+ fan experience highlighted at Football v Homophobia Month of Action event
The escalation of online hate and the experiences of matchgoing LGBTQ+ fans were discussed at a special Westminster event to mark the 15th Month of Action for the Football v Homophobia campaign. Over 100 guests representing clubs, groups and organisations from across the game were at Portcullis House at the invitation of Hannah Bardell, MP for Livingston. With the Houses …
Football v Homophobia campaign marking its 15th annual Month of Action in February 2024
FvH issues call to action to leagues, clubs, coaches, officials, players and fans across the game, urging them to take a strong vocal stand against all forms of anti-LGBTIQ+ discrimination
Exeter City alongside Arsenal and Man Utd on Football v Homophobia Awards 2024 shortlist
League One club will go up against Premier League giants in the Professional Club category; shortlists in 10 more categories announced; the gala ceremony will be held at the National Football Museum in Manchester on February 23…
‘The FvH Awards is a fantastic event!’: Zack Leader on LGBTQ+ football’s biggest night of the year
Grassroots footballer Zack Leader was shortlisted for the prestigious FvH Hero prize at the 2023 Football v Homophobia Awards, and was also part of the Lincolnshire FA delegation that claimed the County FA category; in this blog, he explains why the Awards matter so much…
Referees join FvH Podcast for chat about Coming Out Day and mental health
New pod episode released to mark World Mental Health Day and Coming Out Day in October; Dan McFarlane and Mikey Connor, who are refs based near Aberdeen and Liverpool respectively, talk about being gay in the game and how they look after their mental wellbeing…
‘Incredible’ Football Pride brings LGBTQ people and allies together in Manchester
Football v Homophobia event, held alongside Manchester Pride, unites community in the game; gay player Zander Murray says symposium will help to create more role models; fellow speaker Sabah Ahmad joins Out & Out Football’s Adam Haworth on new episode of FvH Podcast to reflect – listen now!