Off the PitchBBC SportUnverified source· 20 Sept 2026
Ipswich probe racist abuse aimed at Fatawu
Ipswich Town are investigating online racist abuse directed at winger Abdul Fatawu after his red card against Everton.
A. Fatawu
player
Who
Abdul Fatawu
What
Online racist abuse
Club
Ipswich Town
Action
Club investigation
What happened. Ipswich Town say they are investigating online racist abuse directed at forward Abdul Fatawu, calling it "completely unacceptable". The club says it is working with the Premier League and relevant authorities and has offered the player its full support.
- The abuse followed Fatawu's sending off in Ipswich's 1-0 defeat to Everton on Saturday.
- Fans' group Reach Tractors urged those responsible to be held accountable.
- Fatawu, 22, has made five Ipswich appearances since joining from Leicester in July.
“We are investigating this incident alongside the Premier League and the relevant authorities.”
— Ipswich Town
The club continues its investigation with the Premier League and authorities while offering Fatawu its full support.
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