Burnham report alleged racist incident as clubs vow to support investigation

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Burnham have reported an alleged incident of racist abuse against one of their players to ‘the relevant governing bodies’ and have condemned the incident in the ‘strongest possible terms’.

The racial slur was allegedly directed at one of their players during the Blues 2-1 win over Windsor & Eton at Stag Meadow on Saturday.

A statement from Burnham on Sunday read: “Burnham Football Club would just like to congratulate all its players and management on a terrific and well-earned victory away from home yesterday against very good opposition.

“Regrettably, we can confirm that during yesterday’s fixture one of our players was subjected to alleged racist abuse from an opposing player.

“We stand fully behind our player, and indeed all our other players and staff, and will continue to provide him, and them, with our complete support. Racism has no place in football or society, and we condemn it in the strongest possible terms.

“We have reported the matter to the match officials and will be making the relevant reports to the governing and other interested bodies. We will cooperate fully with all investigations and will pursue this allegation through every appropriate channel to ensure that it is dealt with swiftly and decisively.

“We urge everyone involved in football to continue working together to eradicate racism from our game.

“Burnham Football Club remains committed to fostering a culture of equality, respect, and inclusion both on and off the pitch.”

Windsor & Eton also released a statement following the match saying that ‘racism had no place in football or society.’

It read: “Windsor & Eton FC takes all allegations of discriminatory and racial behaviour extremely seriously.

“An alleged incident occurred at yesterday’s game that has been reported, and we wish to make clear that racism and discrimination of any kind has no place in football or in society.

“We are committed to ensuring that the matter is properly investigated and we will cooperate fully with the relevant bodies as part of that process.

“The club contacted Burnham FC directly last night after the game and as a club stands firmly against racism and remains dedicated to promoting equality, respect, and inclusion at every level of the game.”

A Berks & Bucks FA spokesperson said: “We are aware of an alleged incident of racial abuse towards a player during a League fixture between Windsor & Eton v Burnham on Saturday 23rd August 2025.

“This has been reported via official channels for investigation. Whilst these investigations are ongoing, we will not provide further comment.

“Berks & Bucks FA does not tolerate any form of abuse and we are committed to doing all we can to eradicate all forms of discrimination from the game.”