We are absolutely delighted to be supporting the Football v Homophobia campaign again this season as part of the FVH Month of Action.
This campaign exists to challenge discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity and expression at all levels in football with the aim of working together across football, to make a difference. Football should be for everyone and enjoyed by everyone.
Following the success of the last two years campaign matches, we are back with even more commitment this season and are delighted to have worked closely with the Club, Supporters Trust, LGBT Forum, York Pride and York Templars to coordinate a host of activities to take place prior to both last Saturday’s game York City FC v Woking Game and Wednesday’s game at the LNER Community Stadium as York City Ladies take on Middlesbrough Women.
As part of the build up to the campaign, the Foundation team have been running a competition through schools to design a poster promoting Football for Everyone.
In addition, we have lots to represent the campaigns on matchday:
- Rainbow Captain’s armband
- 150 free tickets across the two games provided for the LGBT community
- Ginger Slice and other artists representing the LGBT Community hosting the Foundation Fan Zone Stage from 6.30-7.30pm, entertaining fans and chatting to representatives from the organisations involved
- FvH and Rainbow flags will be displayed as the teams walk out and in the pre-match photo
- FvH Football for the referee to collect as the teams walk out to also feature in the pre-match photo