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Arsenal have revealed that several supporters were handed football banning orders or stadium bans during their title-winning 2025/26 campaign.
The club has also confirmed that a further 13 investigations remain ongoing, as it continues to take action against abusive and discriminatory behaviour inside the stadium and online.
Arsenal statement as nine fans hit with football banning orders and stadium bans
Arsenal confirmed on August 11th that nine fans received football banning orders or stadium bans of between one and three years during the 2025/26 season.
The offences included three cases of assault, three involving racism, one relating to antisemitism, one homophobic offence and one case of antisocial behaviour.
Those sanctioned are prohibited from attending Arsenal matches for the duration of their respective bans.
The club is also assisting police with a further 13 ongoing investigations involving alleged offences at Arsenal matches or online. Those cases remain subject to the club's disciplinary processes while investigations continue.
Arsenal have also continued their work with data science company Signify Group and its Threat Matrix service to identify abuse directed towards players, coaches, staff and supporters online.
More than 17,700 posts and comments were verified as abusive during the 2025/26 season, representing a significant increase on the previous campaign.
That work resulted in 267 investigations being completed, with 39 individuals identified and referred to Arsenal, other clubs or authorities. Nine cases were also referred to law enforcement.
Arsenal chief executive Richard Garlick said the overwhelming majority of supporters help make the club a welcoming and inclusive environment, but stressed that “abuse and discrimination have no place at Arsenal”.
The club also offers banned supporters the opportunity to reduce their punishment by completing a one-to-one education programme run by Kick It Out.
FGG says: Arsenal are right to take a hard line on abuse
There is no place for racism, antisemitism, homophobia or violence at the Emirates Stadium or any ground, and Arsenal are right to take action against supporters who cross that line.
The scale of the online abuse identified is particularly concerning, but the combination of sanctions and education offers offenders an opportunity to reflect on their behaviour rather than simply being punished and forgotten.