Premier League, EFL To Support Rainbow Laces Campaign

Premier League and English Football League clubs will "unite in their support of LGBT inclusivity" by turning pitchside equipment rainbow-colored "to raise awareness of Stonewall's Rainbow Laces campaign," according to SKY SPORTS. The Premier League will promote Rainbow Laces across two rounds from Nov. 30, "giving all 20 clubs the opportunity to celebrate their LGBT community and to make clear football is for everyone." Between Nov. 24 and Dec. 1, EFL clubs will select a fixture to highlight their continued support for LGBT fans, players and staff across the game, with rainbow captain's armbands, laces and program adverts also being provided. The EFL will change its logo to a "bespoke" rainbow-colored version for the campaign and created "a series of short films to help share the stories of LGBT fans in the game." Premier League matches will feature a "bespoke Rainbow Laces pitch flag, ball plinth, handshake board and substitutes board" from Nov. 30-Dec. 5 (SKY SPORTS, 11/14).