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Skye Stout Scores Debut Free-Kick After Online Bullying Over Acne

After Kilmarnock removed her announcement posts to protect her from acne-targeted insults, a free-kick goal in her debut shifted focus to her ability.

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Overview

  • Kilmarnock FC deleted social media posts announcing her contract after she faced a wave of insulting comments targeting her acne.
  • Grassroots, Jamie Carragher and Chelsea Women spearheaded a campaign urging fans to show support and reject body-shaming.
  • The 16-year-old midfielder started in Kilmarnock’s season opener against St. Johnstone, marking her first professional appearance.
  • Stout scored a direct free-kick in the 37th minute and set up an earlier goal to help secure a 6-2 victory.
  • Her performance has redirected attention from appearance-based harassment to her on-field promise and renewed discussions on online moderation for young athletes.