Scottish Football Unites to Show Racism the Red Card

This weekend, Show Racism the Red Card (SRtRC) is proud to announce that all SPFL and SWPL matches taking place over the weekend of 17th, 18th and 19th October will show their support for the campaign’s vital anti-racism message.

Across Scotland, players, clubs, officials, and supporters will come together to call out racism and demonstrate unity, respect, and inclusion in football and beyond.

As part of the weekend’s activities:
• All clubs will wear Show Racism the Red Card bibs during their warm-ups.
• Players and match officials will hold up SRtRC placards at kick-off as a visible show of solidarity.
• Clubs’ social media channels will share messages encouraging fans and communities to be active anti-racists, not passive bystanders.
• Stadium announcements will be made at kick-off, reinforcing the campaign’s message.
• Matchday programmes will include articles highlighting the ongoing work of Show Racism the Red Card.
• Club captains and players from all 12 Premiership clubs have joined forces in a powerful short film compiled by Sky Sports Scotland, urging everyone to be actively anti-racist. The film will be broadcast at various points over the weekend.
This united display sends a powerful message that there is no place for racism in Scottish football or society.

SRtRC is urging everyone — on and off the pitch — to challenge discrimination wherever it appears and to play their part in creating positive change.

Billy Singh, Campaign Manager from Show Racism the Red Card in Scotland, said:

“Football has always been more than a game. It brings people together across communities, cities, and nations. In Scotland, our clubs and our supporters have a proud tradition of passion, loyalty, and pride. But football also has a responsibility: to stand firmly against racism and discrimination, both on and off the pitch.

Recent events show that prejudice and division remain present in society. When voices seek to divide us, football must provide the opposite example – one of unity, respect, and solidarity. The message from our game should be clear: there is no place for racism in our stadiums, in our communities, or in our country.

Show Racism the Red Card exists because education and action are vital. Campaigns like ours provide young people and adults with the tools to recognise racism, challenge it, and replace it with understanding. Football clubs are uniquely placed to spread this message, reaching thousands every week through matches, community programmes, and role models on the pitch.

We are asking supporters not only to reject racist language and behaviour, but to be active anti-racists. That means speaking out when something is wrong, supporting those targeted by abuse, and showing that the true spirit of football is inclusive. Silence allows prejudice to grow; action and solidarity stop it in its tracks.

Scottish football is enriched by players and coaches from across the world and fans cheer those players. This diversity is not a threat – it is one of the game’s greatest strengths. The range of nationalities on the pitch reflects the reality of modern Scotland: a nation shaped by contributions from people of many backgrounds.

When we stand together in our stadiums, we show what community really means. ‘Together We Are Stronger’ is more than a slogan – it is a truth that runs through football and society. Racism weakens us all, but unity makes us powerful.

So this matchday, and every day, let’s make sure that our game is welcoming for everyone. Raise your voice, challenge racism, and show that football fans in Scotland are united.”

Show Racism the Red Card would like to thank all SPFL and SWPL clubs for their continued commitment and support in promoting equality and standing up against racism.

Further info: www.theredcard.org