A match between Leeds University’s Jewish Football society and the Arab society has been postponed after players in the Arab team refused to play.

The Hapoel Hyde Park team was told the night before the game that it would not be going ahead as some of the Arab society’s players felt “uncomfortable” playing against the Jewish team.

The two teams were scheduled to play as part of a normal fixture in the league on November 1.

Hapoel Hyde Park labelled accused their meant to be opponents of a “blatant act of antisemitism”.

Writing on Instagram, the student football team said: “The night before the game was taking place, we were informed by their captain and the social sport department that they were postponing the game as some of their players felt uncomfortable playing us.

“To us, this is a blatant act of antisemitism, with players refusing to play against us as the Jewish Society, with these same players happy to play a game at the exact same time and place on that Wednesday."

Hapoel Hyde Park said they condemned the actions of the Arab Society’s team and said they are waiting for Leeds University Union to conduct an investigation into the incident.

The post continued: “In the face of antisemitism, we will not be silent and we will hold those who perpetuate and enable it accountable.

“We refuse to be victims and we will rise above the actions of others. No amount of Hatred or discrimination will deter us from our commitment to being a vessel for change.”