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Women in Football’s fifth annual industry workforce survey results, released on 25 September 2025, highlight three indisputable realities for those working in the game:

• Discrimination is persistent and widespread

• Systems for reporting discrimination are ineffective

• Workplace culture is a significant barrier – a factor recognised by more than two thirds of male respondents 

Read a detailed report of the headline findings here.

 

867 (759 women, 100 men and 8 non-binary) people responded to the survey of whom:

12% of respondents are from underrepresented ethnic groups

71% of respondents are in full-time work

65% of respondents are under the age of 45

14.6% of respondents are executives, CEOs or directors

16.8% of respondents are in entry-level positions

The survey data was analysed by Upshot, a fully registered community interest company.

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