Fulham condemn the "abhorrent" racist and homophobic online abuse directed at defender Calvin Bassey following Sunday's FA Cup penalty shootout win at Manchester United.

Fulham have condemned racist and homophobic abuse faced by their defender Calvin Bassey online after he scored in Sunday's FA Cup win over Manchester United. Nigeria international Bassey gave his side the lead before halftime in the match that ended 1-1 at Old Trafford before Fulham overcame the hosts on penalties to qualify for the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.

Fulham say they are “utterly appalled” at the racist and homophobic abuse received by Calvin Bassey in the aftermath of Sunday’s match against Manchester United. Bassey scored the opening goal for Fulham shortly before half-time and played the full 120 minutes as the Cottagers reached the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 4-3 penalty shootout victory after a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford.

Manchester United have crashed out of the FA Cup as the Red Devils lost to Fulham via a penalty shootout, with Nigerian star Calvin Bassey scoring in the first half.