Reminder: Premier League guidance on discriminatory, offensive or politically motivated materials

2025-08-26T07:00+01:00

Ahead of our next home match against Manchester City, we have taken the step to remind all supporters of Premier League rules on displaying flags or other materials representing countries in conflict.

The Premier League is clear on guidance to all its clubs in that flags, banners or other materials (including replica shirts and t-shirts) that display potential inflammatory content, which could include flags of countries in conflict, or content considered discriminatory, offensive or politically motivated, should not be permitted.

While we fully appreciate we have a diverse fan base, who have differing views on many local, national and international issues, we also have a duty to comply with Premier League regulations.

Nonetheless, our typical approach is initially to politely and privately highlight and remind any supporters who may breach these rules, inadvertently or deliberately. Individuals unwilling to comply with our stewards’ requests in relation to these rules, or any other ground regulations, could find themselves liable to further sanctions.

We can confirm the majority of our supporters comply with these rules, and despite some media reports and social media comment to the contrary, to date no supporter has been sanctioned for failing to comply with the Premier League rules on displaying flags or other materials representing countries in conflict.