Investigation launched into report of discriminatory language at Colchester United Walsall match

Relevant authorities are looking into this

Published 1st Nov 2026

A report of discriminatory language being used against a Colchester United player is being investigated.

The allegation was made during Walsall's 3-1 win in League Two action.

Both clubs put out a statement which read.

"Discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated and anyone found guilty of such offences will be subject to arrest, or a football banning order.

No person, in football or in our wider society, should have to be subjected to this discrimination."