Discrimination has no place in football. Everyone involved in the game has the right to participate in an environment that is safe, welcoming, inclusive and free from harassment, abuse or discrimination.
If you witness, experience or become aware of discriminatory behaviour, language or an incident, please report it.
Discrimination can include, but is not limited to, incidents relating to:
Disability
Race or ethnicity
Religion or belief
Sex or gender
Sexual orientation
Gender reassignment
Age
Pregnancy or maternity
Use Norfolk County FA’s central reporting form to report discrimination you have witnessed or experienced:
Further information is available on the Norfolk County FA reporting discrimination webpage.
Match officials should refer to The FA’s dedicated guidance:
Referees: reporting discrimination and abuse
Concerns can also be reported through The FA’s reporting platform:
Report discrimination to The FA
If someone is in immediate danger or a crime is taking place and an emergency response is needed, call 999.
Please share this article with clubs, volunteers, coaches, players, parents and anyone else involved in football to help ensure everyone knows how to report discrimination.