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Wembley hosts 'landmark' game as Stonewall FC fixture 'sends powerful message to LGBT people'

The national stadium hosted its first non-league fixture in the regular season on Friday as Stonewall FC beat Wilberforce Wanderers FC

Wembley Stadium was bathed in rainbow colours on Friday, as a historic game took place between Stonewall FC and Wilberforce Wanderers AFC, to mark a partnership between the FA and Stonewall.

Stonewall won the game 3-1, as goals from Nasar Nakhli, Mike Sholly and Ollie Rabie earned the club all three points on a special occasion.

It is the first time Wembley has hosted a non-league fixture during the regular season, and over 1,000 fans turned out to witness the game live.