The British football season 2024-25 saw an increase in reports of sexism, transphobia and faith-based abuse, said that the anti-discrimination and inclusion in love with the UK kicks out.
A statement from Kick It Out said that the charity received 1,398 reports of abuse, an increase of 1,332 last season.
It said that the reports came from people who said they had experienced online discrimination or had witnessed discrimination or at a base, non-league or professional game. The charity did not identify the abusers.
Sexism and misogynia increased by 67%, while abuse also saw a sharp increase based on faith. Reports of homophobic abuse fell somewhat, but transphobic abuse doubled last season, said Kick It Out, who record incidents from professional football, grassroots and social media.
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Reports of racist incidents in professional football rose from 223 to 245, despite a decrease in the general reports of racism at all levels of the game.
«These figures show that discrimination remains deeply embedded in the game, but the increase in abuse in youth football should be a wake-up call,» said CEO Samuel Okafor from a statement on Tuesday.
«What we see now is that fans not only report abuse, they demand action. This season there has been a clear shift in how people call sexist behavior, both online and stadiums, and asking football to treat it so seriously as any other form of hatred,» he said.
«Fans are doing their bit by talking. It is now up to the football authorities, technology companies and the government to show that they listen and to act,» he added.
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