A resolution to amend The FA Rules that would extend mixed football to the under 13 age group did not receive the required number of votes for approval by The FA Shareholders at The FA’s AGM on May 19.
Despite receiving approval from The FA Executive and FA Council, the result means that the proposal to allow girls to play in boys’ teams at the under 12s and under 13s age groups from next season (2010-11) cannot now be sanctioned.