Sport Changing the goalposts: Football Association BANS all trans women from women’s football The Football Association has announced that trans women will be banned from playing women’s football in England from next season, despite announcing in April that trans women could continue to play on conditions they meet “stricter eligibility criteria”. The FA said the move, which will apply to all By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport Tranmere Rovers midfielder Sam Finley handed 13-match suspension and fined £2,000 for using homophobic language towards opponent Tranmere Rovers midfielder Sam Finley has been handed a 13-match suspension and fined £2,000 for using homophobic language towards an opponent in a game against Walsall in January, the Football Association (FA) said on Friday, 25 April. During Walsall’s 5-1 win over Tranmere in fourth-tier League Tw By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport Trans women can continue to compete in women’s football, the FA has announced The Football Association (FA) has announced that trans women can continue to compete in women’s football in England provided they meet “stricter eligibility criteria”, including meeting reduced testosterone levels and “match observation” to evaluate if the player “presents a risk”. The FA, which bel By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport Brighton Seagals FC up for two prestigious Football V Homophobia awards Brighton Seagals FC, an inclusive football club for women, non-binary and trans people in Brighton & Hove, has made the shortlist of this year’s Football V Homophobia awards, which recognises achievements in LGBTQ+ inclusion from across the global game. The 2025 edition, which is being sponsored by By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News FA develop Trans* inclusion in football policy On Saturday February 7, the FA opened its doors to a group of 14 transgender footie fans. Ages present at the workshop ranged between 10 – 59 and the group came together to think about the best ways to include trans people who participate in football – as players, coaches, match officials or as fans By Besi • 3 min read
