Published: 20:36, 2 November 2025 | Updated: 20:36, 2 November 2025

Arsenal star Katie McCabe opted against wearing a poppy during the club's 4-1 victory over Leicester as Women's Super League club's began Remembrance Day commemorations.

Leicester had confirmed last month that the fixture would serve as their Remembrance fixture, with both teams wearing shirts featuring the poppy.

The club added that the match-worn poppy shirts would then be auctioned in support of the national Royal British Legion, which supports military service members, veterans, and their families.

McCabe, who is captain of the Republic of Ireland's women's national team, joined her Arsenal team-mates pre-match as part of a one minute's silence in commemoration of Remembrance Day.

The 30-year-old, however, was not seen wearing a poppy on her shirt during the match with several Irish fans highlighting her stance.

McCabe had previously been seen wearing a poppy on her Arsenal shirt as part of the Remembrance period last year.

Arsenal star Katie McCabe, left, did not wear a poppy in Arsenal's victory over Leicester

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