Premier League players will continue to take the knee prior to selected games in the 2025-26 season.
The decision was made following a meeting involving top-flight club captains this week, according to a report from The Telegraph.
Unlike previous campaigns however, players will only perform the gesture on two selected fixtures during October’s Black History Month.
The gesture, which is said to demonstrate clubs’ ‘commitment to fight racism and all forms of discrimination’ was initially introduced in the summer of 2020 following a request from players.
For two full seasons it was performed prior to every Premier League game in England.
The number of games was later reduced, and last season players took the knee in the opening and final match rounds of the season, in addition to fixtures dedicated to the No Room For Racism campaign in October and April.
Premier League players will continue to take the knee before selected fixtures in the 2025-26 season
A decision was made by the captains of top-flight clubs to continue performing the anti-racism gesture
The Lionesses ceased performing the gesture during this summer’s Euros, after England star Jess Carter was subjected to abhorrent abuse
It was later adopted by both England men’s and women’s senior teams as well as clubs from across the football league, though most have since dropped the gesture.
In July the Lionesses announced they would no longer be taking the knee prior to games following abhorrent racist abuse directed towards Jess Carter during their semi-final win over Sweden.
‘We stand with Jess and all Lionesses players past and present who have suffered racism.’ The team said in a statement.
‘No one should have to endure such vile abuse, be that in football or any walk of life.
‘Representing our country is the greatest honour. It is not right that while we are doing that some of us are treated differently simply because of the colour of our skin.
‘Until now we have chosen to take the knee before matches. It’s clear we and football need to find another way to tackle racism. We have agreed as a squad to remain standing before kick-off on Tuesday.
‘We hope the game can come together to see what more can be done. For now, we will return our total focus to an important semi-final.’
