The Football Association (FA) and the Women's Super League (WSL) have announced a major study into anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in women's football.
The initiative comes after high-profile players such as Leah Williamson, Beth Mead, and Mary Fowler have suffered ACL tears, highlighting the prevalence of the injury in the women's game.
The study aims to identify risk factors and develop prevention strategies, with the announcement made on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
