Bristol City are investigating reports that a small group of their supporters engaged in alleged racist chanting towards Luton Town fans during the Championship match at Kenilworth Road on Saturday.
“We naturally condemn any form of abuse or racist language,” City said in a statement. “We are a family club which celebrates its diversity and inclusivity and will take action against anyone behaving in a racist manner at a Bristol City match who has purchased their ticket or season card through the club, as well as reporting them to the relevant authorities.
“The club are now fully investigating these reports and can assure supporters that appropriate action will be taken. Anyone wanting to report inappropriate behaviour can do so through slo@bcfc.co.uk.”
On Saturday Haringey Borough’s FA Cup match against Yeovil Town was abandoned after the goalkeeper Valery Pajetat and the defender Coby Rowe were allegedly subjected to racial abuse. On Monday England’s black players were targeted by a section of Bulgaria supporters in a Euro 2020 qualifier that was overshadowed by racist chanting and the game was twice stopped.
Luton said they would support any investigation, adding that their chief executive officer, Gary Sweet, had been in contact with Mark Ashton, his counterpart at City. “Like the Robins, Luton Town are a family club that celebrates diversity and inclusion, and will not accept any discriminatory comments or behaviour at our matches,” said Luton in a statement.
