Rise in sexism & transphobia reports – Kick It Out

In addition to the rise in sexism, transphobia, and faith-based abuse, the anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out reports record-high reports of discrimination during the years 2024 to 2025.

The organization received 1, 398 reports last season across all levels of English football, an increase over the 1, 332 reported in the previous season’s figures, making that number the most reports ever received.

Reports of misogyny and sexism increased by 67%, from 115 to 192 in the 2023-to-24 season.

Reports of transphobia increased from 22 to 44, while reports of faith-based abuse increased from 117 to 132.

Reports on girls’ football increased from 144 to 186, with two of those reporting at under-9s level.

Overall, there were no fewer racist incidents in the professional game than there were overall, but overall there were no more racist incidents.

In addition, Kick It Out noted the following in its last-season end-of-season reporting statistics:

The rise in abuse in youth football “should be a wake-up call,” according to Kick It Out CEO Samuel Okafor, who stated that “discrimination still exists fundamentally throughout the game.”

Although Okafor acknowledged that there had been a “clear shift” in “calling out sexist behavior,” he wants to see more action taken to combat online abuse.

It is obvious that online services are still lacking. The abuse continues to rise, and many responsible parties don’t get any justice, according to Okafor.