Barnet FC backs EFL racism campaign, urges fan reports
The club's match against Oldham Athletic on 24 October is designated as a campaign day.
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Barnet FC is supporting the English Football League's (EFL) Together Against Racism campaign, which runs from 16 to 26 October 2026. The campaign aims to challenge racism across football and communities. The club is committed to fostering an environment where all individuals can enjoy football without facing discrimination.
As part of the campaign, Barnet FC has designated its home fixture against Oldham Athletic on Saturday 24 October 2026 as a dedicated matchday. This fixture will be used to reinforce the message that racism is unacceptable in football and wider society.
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Encouraging Fan Reporting
A central focus of this year's campaign is encouraging supporters to report incidents of racism directly to clubs as they occur. According to EFL data from the previous season, reporting racism directly to clubs resulted in a 63% success rate for identifying individuals and taking action. This reporting method was more than twice as effective as post-match reports in leading to offender identification.
Last season, nearly nine out of every ten successful identifications of individuals involved in racist incidents came from reports made directly to clubs on matchdays. Barnet FC states that immediate reporting by supporters assists clubs, stewards, and authorities in taking prompt action, gathering evidence, and identifying those responsible.
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Supporters wishing to report incidents of racism or discrimination to Barnet FC can do so by emailing tellus@thehivelondon.com or by using a designated reporting link on the club's website.
EFL Stance on Discrimination
Trevor Birch, Chief Executive of the EFL, highlighted the role of football in uniting communities and stated that racism undermines this connection. He emphasised the importance of the EFL, its clubs, players, staff, and supporters standing together against racism. Mr Birch noted that reporting incidents at the time, whether through club channels, stewards, or police, significantly increases the likelihood of identifying and holding offenders accountable.
The EFL reported that last season, 51 individuals received bans and an additional 15 attended education courses as a consequence of reported incidents. Mr Birch stated that increased reporting leads to a greater chance of ensuring that acts of hate have consequences, reinforcing the EFL's commitment to confronting racism in all its forms. Every club within the EFL contributes to anti-racism efforts through community activities, fan education, engagement, and collaboration with authorities.
Questions this report answers
+When is the EFL's Together Against Racism campaign taking place?
The EFL's Together Against Racism campaign is scheduled to run from 16 October to 26 October 2026. Barnet FC's match against Oldham Athletic on 24 October will be a dedicated day to support this initiative.
+How can fans report racist incidents at Barnet FC matches?
Fans can report incidents of racism or discrimination directly to Barnet FC by emailing tellus@thehivelondon.com. The club encourages immediate reporting on matchdays to help stewards and authorities take swift action.
+What action has been taken against individuals for racist incidents in football?
Last season, as a result of reported incidents, 51 people received bans from matches and a further 15 individuals were required to attend education courses, according to EFL data.
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