The FA has said they won't be taking any disciplinary action over incidents that saw crowds booing players as they took the knee at Millwall and Colchester earlier this month.
An investigation was launched after Millwall and Colchester supporters audibly booed players as they took the knee before their respective games against Derby County and Grimsby Town.
It has become the norm for players to take the knee in a stance against racism in football since the summer.
On Friday morning, the English PFA said its members overwhelmingly supported players taking the knee before matches.
The footballers' union said players want to continue the act to show solidarity in the fight against racism.
The FA says that while no further action in relation to these incidents will be taken, they will 'continue to support anyone who chooses to take the knee' and added that they 'don't view the anti-racism gesture as a political symbol.'
The full FA statement on Friday afternoon read;
"The FA has conducted full and thorough investigations into the crowd-related incidents that took place at both The Den and JobServe Community Stadium on Saturday, December 5 2020.
"Having carefully considered these matters, including the observations from all relevant parties, we can confirm that no formal disciplinary action will be taken against the clubs concerned on this occasion.
"However, The FA would like to further clarify that anyone who chooses to take the knee will continue to receive our support as they highlight the inequality and injustice experienced by the Black community.
"To be clear, we do not see taking the knee as a political symbol, and would contend that there can now be no doubt as to what the gesture means in a footballing context.
"Therefore, going forward, The FA will continue to monitor and investigate should similar crowd-related incidents occur.
"The FA continues to support all players and clubs that wish to take a stand against any form of discrimination, and will always condemn the behaviours of anyone that chooses to actively oppose these values."
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