The police are investigating two alleged racist incidents of racism on Saturday involving players from Derby County and Wigan Athletic, while Northampton Town are appealing for information after their players were also alleged racially abused.
Derby’s Duane Holmes was reportedly insulted using racist language after he was substituted in the club’s 3-3 draw with Brentford, an incident manager Frank Lampard overheard and raised to officials at Griffin Park.
A statement from the Metropolitan Police on Saturday evening stated: “Police are investigating an incident where is it is claimed racial abuse was directed at a player during the Brentford v Derby County game at Griffin Park on Saturday, 6 April.