Wolves will once again join the Premier League and its other 19 clubs this weekend in celebrating diversity on and off the pitch as part of its ongoing No Room For Racism campaign.
This weekend’s top flight fixtures, including Wolves’ visit to Leeds United on Saturday, will see the league unite to demonstrate how diversity makes the game stronger, while reinforcing the message that discrimination will not be tolerated in football or wider society.
Ahead of kick-off at Elland Road, players will take the knee to show unity against racism, while LED screens around the pitch will highlight the campaign, and head coaches and staff will wear No Room For Racism pin badges.
Racism is still rife within football and our communities, but racist abuse has consequences.
The Premier League and its clubs are appalled that players continue to face discriminatory abuse and will continue to do everything in our power to stop it – wherever it happens.
In February, Wolves were disgusted by numerous instances of racist abuse, from multiple perpetrators, directed to Tolu Arokodare on social media following the fixture against Crystal Palace.
The club reported the posts to the relevant platforms and have been working with the Premier League and the authorities to help identify those responsible to ensure appropriate action is taken.
Wolves will continue to take a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of discrimination. There is no place for racism – in football, online, or anywhere in society.
The Premier League also has a team of experts dedicated to monitoring and investigating online racist abuse. Abusers could face custodial sentences, football banning orders, criminal records, fines, community orders or police -mandated educational programmes.
Since 2021, more than 4,000 cases have been investigated by the Premier League, with legal action brought against abusers across three continents.
Anyone who witnesses racist abuse is urged to report it. At a match, find the nearest steward or police officer, or use clubs’ confidential text services. Online abuse can be reported directly to the site or platform where it was posted or via the Premier League’s online reporting form.
More information about reporting abuse at Premier League matches is available here.
