The number of discriminatory incidents recorded during the latest football season is once again up on the previous year, showcasing sustained levels of discrimination across the game.

The data – sourced by campaign group Kick It Out – was drawn from reports across the professional game, grassroots and social media during the 2024/25 football season and showed there were 1,398 reports.

Within the figures, there had been a sharp rise in sexism, transphobia and faith-based abuse, whilst racism remained the most reported form of discriminatory incidents.

Kick It Out stated Sexism and misogyny rose by 67 per cent on the previous season, with an increase of 115 to 192. Much of the discrimination transpired on social media with reports of sexist content online rising by 72 per cent, whilst the

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