Another Two supporters were arrested and charge during match.

Due to “misogynistic chanting” directed at referee Rebecca Welch, two youths were placed under custody.

During Birmingham’s home game against Sheffield Wednesday, two football supporters were taken into custody for allegedly yelling obscenities towards referee Rebecca Welch.

In the Sky Bet Championship match, Birmingham prevailed 2-1, giving new manager Wayne Rooney his first win as the team’s manager.

News of two 17-year-olds being detained for allegedly directing taunts towards Welch, who made history in January by officiating Birmingham’s match against Preston and became the first female champion, overshadowed the event.

According to a statement from West Midlands Police, “We have arrested two boys for misogynistic chanting a

t the female referee during Birmingham City’s home game at St Andrew’s today.”

“Our officers swiftly arrested the two, who are both 17 years old, after they heard the chanting being directed at the official.

They are being held while we conduct inquiries because they may have committed a public order crime. Any kind of hate is unacceptable to us, so it’s critical that hate crimes be reported to us.

“White Ribbon Day is observed today, marking the beginning of a 16-day campaign. It focuses on what everyone can do to alter the behaviour and society that encourage abuse and violence against women and girls, with a special emphasis on men and boys.

Birmingham has been contacted by the PA news agency for comment.

On Friday, the team did issue a warning to fans regarding their conduct towards match officials.

Before the Sheffield Wednesday encounter, Welch was subjected to “sexist and misogynistic” shouts during her previous St Andrew’s match against Preston, according to a statement.

Rebecca Welch will officiate the Sky Bet Championship match on Saturday, November 25 at 3 p.m. Regretfully, the club received multiple accusations of sexist and misogynistic abuse directed towards the official when she last officiated at St Andrew’s,” a Birmingham statement said on Friday.

This will not be allowed, and stewards will ask anyone who reports someone for acting in this way to get up from their seat.

Additionally, violating the club’s conduct guidelines may result in a punishment of up to four matches for foul and abusive language, and a maximum term of five years for discriminatory and hate speech.