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.