The Gay Gooners are Arsenal FC's official supporters' group for LGBT+ fans, formed with the aim of fighting homophobia in football.
[2][3] They function as a social group that provides a safe space for LGBT Arsenal fans to attend games together.
[7] Carl Fearn and Joe White lead the group as founding members and co-chairs.
[8] The Gay Gooners exist first and foremost as an Arsenal fan group but also operate politically and work with organizations such as Rainbow Laces and Kick It Out to raise awareness of homophobia in the game.
[9] In June 2014, the Gay Gooners became the first LGBT football supporters group to participate in London Pride.