The FA Play Safe campaign is endorsed by the NSPCC and will be supported this weekend across every level of English football, to raise awareness of the importance of safeguarding in the game.

This year’s theme – ‘Small Talk is Bigger Than You Think’ – focuses on giving young people a voice. It’s a call to action for every adult in football to create open conversations, ask questions, and actively listen to children.

At LFC, safeguarding is at the forefront all year round to ensure players, staff and community participants are protected and feel safe in an inclusive environment.

At their Premier League and Barclays Women’s Super League fixtures this weekend, the Reds will be proudly supporting the campaign with management staff from the men’s and women’s teams wearing Play Safe badges. The campaign will also be supported by LFC Foundation and at the club’s Academy fixtures, including drop-in sessions for players and their families.

Nicola Fryer, director of safeguarding at LFC, said: “At Liverpool FC, we believe football should be a game where everyone feels safe, respected, and protected on and off the pitch, that’s why we proudly support the FA Play Safe campaign.

“Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility all year round, it is about making sure children and adults at risk are looked after, listened to and supported, and that we all know what to do if something doesn’t feel right.”

Sue Ravenlaw, the FA’s head of safeguarding, added: “Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, and this year’s FA Play Safe campaign is all about encouraging adults in football to actively listen to children — to notice the small things, ask questions, and create a safe space for open conversations.

“We hope to see many more parents and carers completing our free online awareness training, which is designed to provide greater insight into this important area of our game.”

England Football has produced a video that highlights the importance of remaining alert and aware of small changes that can go unnoticed.

Further information on safeguarding at LFC can be found here, while anyone can complete free safeguarding training here.