Sittingbourne Football Club has issued a lifetime stadium ban to a supporter following a racial abuse incident during a home match against AFC Whyteleafe on Saturday, 28 March 2026. The supporter was removed from the ground immediately after the club was made aware of the incident, which occurred during the second half of the fixture.
According to the visiting club, a spectator walked past their supporters and made racist comments aimed at their players. When confronted about the remarks, the individual reportedly became aggressive. The incident took place during a match that ended in a 4-1 victory for the visitors at The Staxson Stadium.
In an official statement, the club confirmed it does not tolerate racism and is cooperating with the Football Association and the opposing club on the matter. Officials noted that they are treating the incident with the utmost seriousness, highlighting that the club has experienced similar incidents itself this season. A photograph of the person involved is being shared with relevant authorities for potential criminal action.
The match was the first home league defeat for the team under manager Reece Prestedge since he took charge in November 2025. Despite the result, the club remains in contention for the promotion play-offs. Support for addressing such behaviour is often tracked by organisations like Kick It Out, which monitors discrimination across all levels of the sport.
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