Rushden & Diamonds’ match abandoned after alleged sexist abuse towards referee

Match at Coventry Sphinx called off after incidentFemale official did not feel comfortable continuingAFC Rushden & Diamonds’ game at Coventry Sphinx was abandoned on Saturday after sexist abuse was allegedly aimed at a female referee, both non-league clubs said.“A comment of a sexist nature was allegedly directed toward the female match official towards the end of the first half. Attempts to identify the individual were unsuccessful,” AFC Rushden & Diamonds said in a st