The number of women playing football in England fell to ** by November 2021, representing a decrease of just over 13 percent compared to May of the previous year. The coronavirus pandemic was undoubtedly a factor, as it had a significant impact on sports participation around the world.
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Sport England. (April 28, 2022). Number of women playing football in England from 2018 to 2021 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 29, 2026, from /statistics/1322764/women-playing-football-england/
Sport England. "Number of women playing football in England from 2018 to 2021." Chart. April 28, 2022. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed July 29, 2026. /statistics/1322764/women-playing-football-england/
Sport England. (2022). Number of women playing football in England from 2018 to 2021. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 29, 2026. /statistics/1322764/women-playing-football-england/
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Number of women playing football in England from 2018 to 2021 [Graph], Sport England, April 28, 2022. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1322764/women-playing-football-england/