Reports of anti-immigrant chanting rise in English football matches
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 9:30 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Incidents of abusive chanting against immigrants in English football have reached alarming levels, according to Kick It Out. Last season saw 39 reports of such behavior, surpassing the combined total of the previous two seasons. Phrases like “stop the boats” and “send them back” were noted in chants across all levels of the game. This trend marks a continued rise in discrimination within the sport, prompting concern from advocacy groups. Kick It Out urges football authorities to address the escalating issue of mass chanting.
- •39 reports of anti-immigrant chanting made last season
- •Total exceeds previous two seasons combined
- •Chants heard at all levels of English football
- •Kick It Out calls for action against discriminatory behavior
- •Concerns raised about the culture of mass chanting
- 9:30 PMThe Guardian Sport — Abusive chanting against immigrants in English football on rise, new data reveals
"Reported incidents of all discrimination reach new high Reports of abuse in grassroots football rose for fifth year Abusive chanting against immigrants has become a feature of football matches in England, according to new data from Kick It Out. Last season 39 reports of anti-immigrant chanting were made to the anti-discrimination charity, more than the previous two seasons combined. Phrases such as “stop the boats” and “send them back” were reported as being heard “at all levels of the game”, as part of a growing trend of discriminatory “mass chanting” at matches, Kick It Out said. Continue reading...
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