The Football Association (FA) said transgender women will not be allowed to compete in women’s football in England beginning from June.
This follows a ruling by the Supreme Court in April, which clarified “woman” and “sex” in equality law referred to “a biological woman and biological sex.”
In a statement released on Thursday, the football body said it had always been open to reviewing its position “if there was a material change in law.”
“The Supreme Court’s ruling on the 16 April means that we will be changing our policy,” the FA confirmed.
“Transgender women will no longer be able to play in women’s football in England, and this policy will be implemented from 1 June 2025,” it added.
The FA said it would directly contact all registered transgender women affected by the decision.
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 14: Winning goalscorer Danielle Carter of Arsenal kisses the trophy after the SSE Women's FA Cup Final between Arsenal Ladies and Chelsea Ladies at Wembley Stadium on May 14, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Ben Hoskins/Getty Images)