Overview
- The Football Association (FA) and Scottish Football Association (SFA) announced transgender women will be excluded from women’s football starting June 2025.
- This policy change comes after the UK Supreme Court ruled on April 16, 2025, that 'woman' under the Equality Act refers to biological sex.
- Approximately 20 registered transgender players in grassroots football will be affected, with the FA reaching out to explain the changes and explore continued involvement in the sport.
- The FA’s prior policy allowed transgender women to play if testosterone levels were reduced, but it has now adopted a blanket ban citing legal compliance and fairness.
- The ruling has prompted similar policy reviews across other sports, aligning with international standards set by FIFA and UEFA.