Brentford Women fixture dedicated to Football v Homophobia campaign | OneFootball

Brentford Women’s London South East Division One North clash with Whyteleafe on Sunday will be dedicated to Football v Homophobia.

Brentford is spreading the campaign’s message of challenging discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity and expression at all levels in football in its month of action throughout February.

According to research commissioned by anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out 43 per cent of football fans who are LGBTQ+ women or non-binary say they do not feel safe attending football matches.

Research commissioned by Stonewall found that one in five (21 per cent) who attended a live sporting event in the last year felt discriminated against because they are LGBTQ+.

Stonewall’s research also found that one in three Black, Asian and minority ethnic LGBTQ+ people (34 per cent) who attended a live sport event in the last year reported experiencing discrimination.

Brentford Women general manager Amy Crook said the club aims to provide a safe environment for everyone to attend.

“Everyone should feel safe in attending football matches and that is the environment we provide here at Brentford,” she said.

“This campaign is something that we as a club aim to live through our actions every day and we think it’s important to bring extra awareness to it on Sunday against Whyteleafe.”

On Sunday afternoon, Brentford players will wear Football v Homophobia warm-up shirts and leaflets will be available at Bedfont Sports Club to provide education for those in attendance.

The players will also warm-up with a Football v Homophobia ball.

Through campaigning, education, research and policy consultation, Football v Homophobia aims to:

Kick-off is scheduled for 3pm and entry to the game at Bedfont Sports Club is free to attend.