Crawley Town FC has condemned racial abuse directed at head coach Colin Kazim-Richards following the club’s match against Accrington Stanley on 25 April 2026. The incident occurred during a post-match interview at the Wham Stadium, where the head coach was interrupted by comments from a minority of opposing supporters.
During the interview, which followed a 3-3 draw, Kazim-Richards addressed the disruption, describing the comments as being past the limit of acceptable football banter. The head coach stated that while he prefers to move on quickly, the behaviour he experienced was entirely unacceptable.
The club confirmed it is now working with the relevant authorities to identify those responsible for the abuse. In an official statement, Accrington Stanley also condemned the incident, noting that any form of discriminatory or prejudiced behaviour will not be tolerated at their ground.
Kazim-Richards thanked the Accrington staff for their professional handling of the situation in the immediate aftermath. Crawley Town, currently battling to secure their place in the league, remains focused on the final match of the season.
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