A statement from Bristol Rovers read: “Bristol Rovers Football Club is aware of an allegation of racist abuse aimed at a Burton Albion player during today’s Sky Bet League One fixture at The Memorial Stadium.
“Both Bristol Rovers and Burton Albion are fully aligned in our belief that there is no place for racism in football and everyone at the Club extends our fullest support to our friends and colleagues at Burton.
Police are appealing for witnesses after Burton Albion defender Udoka Godwin-Malife was allegedly the target of racist abuse during the 3-1 defeat by Bristol Rovers at the Memorial Stadium.
Burton boss Gary Bowyer and Godwin-Malife, 24, were spoken to by uniformed officers in the changing room area as police investigated an incident that prompted referee Tom Kirk to halt the game midway through the second half.
Burton Albion said on social media platform X: “We are aware of an allegation of racist abuse at today’s game.
