According to BBC Sport, two 19-year-old players from the same club were recently released on bail after being questioned by police.

A police spokesperson stated, "Officers have arrested two men following a report of rape. A 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault and aiding and abetting a rape. A second 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of rape. Both men have since been released on police bail." The alleged incident reportedly occurred on Friday.

It remains uncertain whether the players have been suspended pending the outcome of the police inquiry. Notably, the Premier League mandated sexual consent training for players and staff in 2022 following notable incidents involving top-flight footballers.

In November, a Panorama investigation revealed that Premier League clubs had allowed two footballers to continue playing and retained a manager in their position despite being aware of ongoing police investigations related to sexual or domestic violence.