# FA and WSL launch major study into ACL injuries in women’s football

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/fa-and-wsl-launch-major-study-into-acl-injuries-in-womens-football/
- Published: 2026-11-05T10:24:06+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T11:56:58+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c6e9le7l9m75o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Football, Research, Science, Sport

## Key points

- The FA and WSL have begun a study into ACL injuries in women’s football.
- Female footballers are estimated to face two to six times the risk of male players.
- Surveys and interviews will examine possible causes and prevention.

## Summary

The Football Association and WSL Football have launched a study with Imperial College London to investigate why ACL injuries occur in women’s football and how they might be prevented. These serious injuries can sideline players for months, and research suggests female footballers are two to six times more likely to suffer them than male players.

Led by researcher Hanna Lehtovirta with sports knee surgeon Simon Ball, the PhD project will invite players and staff from every Women’s Super League and WSL2 club. Surveys will compare players injured since the 2018-19 season with those who have not, examining factors such as training and match load, hormones, nutrition and psychology; interviews will explore current prevention and training practices. The findings are intended to inform injury prevention, rehabilitation and player welfare.

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