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FA and SFA Ban Trans Women from Women’s Football Following Supreme Court Ruling

The bans, effective June 1 in England and next season in Scotland, redefine eligibility to include only biological females, affecting around 20 amateur players.

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Quinn ist eine Trans-Frau und spielt in Kanada Fußball, auch für die Nationalmannschaft. In England wäre das nicht mehr möglich.
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Overview

  • The Football Association (FA) will prohibit trans women from participating in women’s football leagues across England starting June 1, 2025.
  • The Scottish Football Association (SFA) will implement a similar ban for the 2025/26 season, aligning with the FA's decision.
  • These changes follow an April UK Supreme Court ruling that defines 'woman' under the Equality Act as exclusively biological females.
  • Approximately 20 amateur players in England, but no professionals, are directly impacted by the FA’s new policy.
  • The FA has pledged to contact affected players to explain the new rules and explore alternative ways for them to remain involved in football.