A Watford FC fan has been banned for three years for racist, homophobic and sexist language, the club has confirmed.

Bradley Jones, of Windsor Avenue in Uxbridge, was handed the ban and ordered to pay a fine and court costs totalling £855 over abusive language at an away game against Queens Park Rangers on March 11, 2023.

The club announced on March 12 that the Hornets supporter was ejected on the day by the Loftus Road steward team after they used racist, homophobic and sexist language, as well as a slur for ‘gypsy’.

The 28-year-old was reported to Watford FC by supporters and handed a temporary ban while the matter was escalated to the police.

He appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court on November 15, 2023, where he pleaded guilty to a racially aggravated offence.

The Metropolitan Police said they had worked closely with the club’s We Campaign, which sees dedicated club staff help police investigate reports of discriminatory behaviour.

The force said: “This type of behaviour has no place in football and the Met will continue to work with partners to hold those responsible, to account.”

The club hopes the ruling will act as a deterrent and reaffirms their message that there is "no place for discriminatory language and behaviour at our matches, home or away”.

The investigation into the incident was supported by the We Campaign, which see dedicated club staff work with the police hate crime units to tackle discriminatory behaviour.

Last year, the club called for fans to stop using the ‘g-word’ in a chant against Luton Town after three separate incidents were reported following a home game in October 2022.

“The word in question is racist, its use can be classed as a hate crime and we will no longer ignore its use at our matches,” they stated in April 2023.

The club’s equality, diversity and inclusion lead, Dave Messenger, said: “The outcome of this investigation further highlights the reasons why we have the We Campaign – which is now well into its fifth season – in place.

“The language used during this incident was especially unpleasant and has no place in society, let alone at a football match and we’re grateful to the supporters who raised this particular complaint," he added.

“There has been a recent spike in reports, so we’d also like to thank the many other supporters who’ve been in touch in the past few weeks, across the course of the season and since the campaign’s inception.

“Everyone at the club hopes this outcome will serve as a deterrent for those who continue to use discriminatory language at our matches and online.”

To report offensive behaviour, fans can text ‘We’ and their seat numbers and details to 66777, or email the details to wecampaign@watfordfc.com.