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ALT Graphic announcing Marching Out Together’s sponsorship of Yorkshire Terriers FC. Against a dark navy background, the Marching Out Together logo appears with the Yorkshire Terriers FC crest at the top, separated by a white divider, with a Progress Pride banner beneath. Main headline: “Proud to Support Yorkshire Terriers FC.” The graphic explains that Marching Out Together is sponsoring Yorkshire’s LGBT+ inclusive football team, highlights a shared commitment to creating a welcoming, inclusive & supportive environment where everyone can enjoy football free from discrimination. Stating together the organisations will champion equality, celebrate diversity, strengthen connections across the LGBT+ community & the wider football family, promote participation, visibility & inclusion both on & off the pitch, & that football is for everyone. Graphic ends with: “Marching On. And Out. Together.” Progress Pride colours appear throughout the design to represent the diversity of the LGBT+ community.

ALT RAINBOW OWLS STATEMENT - RE: TRANSPHOBIC INCIDENT Last month, one of our trans Rainbow Owls members experienced transphobic abuse on Instagram from a fellow Sheffield Wednesday supporter. At the member’s request, we reported the incident to Kick It Out on their behalf. The report was then forwarded to Sheffield Wednesday FC. Following an internal investigation, Sheffield Wednesday FC confirmed the individual's connection to the club and issued them with a club ban. The individual will not be able to return to football without first attending a one-to-one education session, delivered by Kick It Out through its Fan Education Programme. These sessions aim to help fans understand the impact of discriminatory behaviour in football.

ALT RAINBOW OWLS STATEMENT - RE: TRANSPHOBIC INCIDENT We’ve seen a recent spike in homophobic and transphobic abuse towards Rainbow Owls and our members on social media, reflecting a wider problem in football. Reports of anti-LGBTQ+ abuse to Kick It Out, both online and at games, rose by a fifth in 2025/26, while football-related reports of transphobic abuse on social media doubled last season. Reporting discrimination takes strength, but it is vital in making football safer. Even when an individual report doesn’t lead to the outcome hoped for, it helps build a clearer picture of discriminatory behaviour in football and can help shape future action. We’re proud that Sheffield Wednesday FC continue to take a zero-tolerance stance towards homophobia and transphobia, as shown by their prompt, professional and robust response in this case.




























