Wolves will join other Premier League clubs in celebrating LGBTQ+ inclusion during Saturday’s clash with Bournemouth at Molineux.
The fixture allows Wolves to showcase the work carried out year-round to embed equality, diversity and inclusion within the club and fanbase, which aims to encourage discussion and promote allyship within LGBTQ+ communities.
One initiative Wolves are promoting is the Pride in the Pack fan-led group, which aims to provide a safe and welcoming environment for LGBTQIA+ fans and allies both on matchdays and beyond. Contact fanservices@wolves.co.uk for more information.
This weekend’s game and the upcoming midweek Premier League fixtures, where Wolves travel to Everton, align with Stonewall's Rainbow Laces campaign, which has played an important role in driving conversations around LGBTQ+ inclusion in sport since 2013.
Rainbow Laces branding will be visible around Molineux on Saturday, through captains’ armbands, corner flags, Premier League handshake boards and plinths, as well as LED advertising inside the stadium.
Ahead of the weekend, all fans attending Premier League matches are being reminded that everybody has a role in the fight against discrimination. The Premier League and clubs will not tolerate any form of discriminatory abuse, including the use of homophobic, transphobic and biphobic language and chants.
Measures and sanctions are in place to ensure anybody found guilty of discriminatory abuse – whether it occurs online or within grounds – faces punishment, including stadium bans.
Supporters inside Molineux are encouraged to report any incidents of discrimination or abuse on the day, or if they are feeling unsafe at any point, to their nearest matchday steward or via the Not In Our Pack text line on 07723 479887, starting the message with WOLVES.
Instances of discrimination relating to the match online or on social media, are to be reported to fanservices@wolves.co.uk or directly to West Midlands Police via west-midlands.police.uk.
Premier League Chief Executive Richard Masters said: “We have worked closely with our clubs for many years to create inclusive environments, ensuring equality and diversity is embedded across everything we do.
“This includes making football a welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community and we are determined to continue the progress made in this important area. We all have a role to play in promoting inclusion and demonstrating there is no place for discrimination of any kind in football.”
