‘Steep rise’ in reports of discrimination in football, reports Kick It Out

Kick It Out has announced a rise in reports of abuse (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Kick It Out has revealed there was a 42 per cent increase in reports of discrimination in the professional game last season.

The equality and inclusion charity’s annual report for 2019-20 shows the figure for reports made to it having gone up from 313 in 2018-19 to 446.