Anti-racism organisation Kick It Out has praised Reading's Garath McCleary for his swift response to alleged abuse received during Monday's FA Cup replay victory against Bradford City.
Reading beat Bradford 3-0 at the Madejski Stadium to reach the semi-final for the first time in 88 years.
However, the success was overshadowed by McCleary's complaint to the assistant referee, with a Bradford supporter later arrested on suspicion of racist abuse.
"We must praise Garath for immediately reporting the incident, the match officials for their speedy response in relaying the relevant information to Reading's stadium security staff, and the subsequent action taken by the club and the police to detain the perpetrator," Rishi Jain, Kick It Out’s Football League Clubs Development Officer, said.
"This is a clear example of why the relevant processes are in place for reporting, and further proof that when they are followed from start to finish, how effective they can be."
League One side Bradford also released a statement stating they do not condone racism or discrimination of any kind and that they remain in dialogue with Kick It Out and the Bradford Hate Crime Alliance.
Reading issued a warning to their own supporters after fans encroached on the pitch at full time, while asking for information on a supporter who threw an object into the away end.