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As the Women's World Cup reaches its final stages, discover the history of women's football with the stars of Malory Towers - and get a sneak peek at the next series!

How has the popularity of women’s football changed over time?

During World War One, whilst men were away fighting, women in the UK were needed to work in factories. These factories started setting up their own women’s football teams, and women's football became extremely popular across the country.

One team stood out. Dick, Kerr Ladies FC. in Liverpool was so popular that on Boxing Day 1920, 68,000 people turned up at the stadium to watch their match.

When did the FA ban women’s football?

The FA banned women's football in 1921, claiming the game was quite unsuitable for females and ought to not be encouraged.

It wasn't until 50 years later, in 1971, when the ban was finally lifted, and women and girls were allowed to play again. It's hard to imagine now, especially with England's amazing win against Germany at the Euros in 2022.

Want to catch up or have fun with Malory Towers?

Watch every episode so far on BBC iPlayer.

Or play Malory Towers - A Day in the Life.

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52 comments

  • Comment posted by Big Cookie Addict, at 15:58 12 Feb

    Can't wait for season 5!

    • Reply posted by Tazzla, at 17:24 17 Feb

      Tazzla replied:
      Me neither!!

  • Comment posted by cecebunny, at 18:11 8 Jan

    I hope they still do Lacrosse as it isn't as well known and there are tonnes of young people playing it. I understand it is accurate to its time but I hope they keep Lacrosse in :)

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  • Comment posted by Lucky, at 17:37 17 Dec 2023

    It's a shame that women were banned from playing football.
    I'm glad that Malory Towers are encouraging young girls and women to play this sport.
    Malory Towers forever!!😍😀😀👍

    • Reply posted by bouncing-tiger, at 18:00 11 Feb

      bouncing-tiger replied:
      sooo sad that they band it! :(

  • Comment posted by pinkllama, at 13:54 28 Oct 2023

    nooo i loved it when they had lacrosse

    • Reply posted by Flamingo, at 13:08 22 Dec 2023

      Flamingo replied:
      Me too[Edited By Moderator]

  • Comment posted by Fluffypuppy, at 18:56 12 Sep 2023

    Hurry up new Malory Towers season 5 I really need to watch you, it is just too exciting!👩🏼 = 😍😍😍 Me = SUPER EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • Reply posted by User0612645128, at 17:28 22 Sep 2023

      User0612645128 replied:
      Same!!

  • Comment posted by SwimmingSilver, at 17:43 11 Sep 2023

    When does the new series come oit

    • Reply posted by Moongirl, at 15:11 30 Sep 2023

      Moongirl replied:
      Next year.

  • Comment posted by YellowMarshmallowMonkey, at 16:11 2 Sep 2023

    OMG SEASON 5!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I❤️ MT!!!!!!!
    EEEEEEEEEKKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!

    • Reply posted by Fluffypuppy, at 18:52 12 Sep 2023

      Fluffypuppy replied:
      Season 5, really, I can’t believe it, SO EXCITED!

  • Comment posted by Mya EM, at 15:24 22 Aug 2023

    Omg there is going to be a MT series 5

    • Reply posted by PositiveVibes13, at 19:16 27 Aug 2023

      PositiveVibes13 replied:
      omg thats CRAZY will they ever stop lol

  • Comment posted by Lama1, at 10:09 19 Aug 2023

    I love that malory towers are encouraging girls to play football!

  • Comment posted by Tilly, at 15:24 14 Aug 2023

    Do you know there is gonna be a season 6

    • Reply posted by icecream5, at 18:07 14 Aug 2023

      icecream5 replied:
      Is there? Thats amazing!

  • Comment posted by icecream5, at 12:43 14 Aug 2023

    So cool! Foootball is my fave sport i am so excited for the next series!

  • Comment posted by dangertiger, at 10:36 13 Aug 2023

    I can’t believe they stopped women playing football for 50 years! And it’s amazing they have a new series coming out! I am so excited for it! ❤️ Malory Towers is one of my fav shows of all time! ✌🏻⚽️

  • Comment posted by Lucky, at 18:11 12 Aug 2023

    Awesome!! I can't wait for the new series!
    Malory Towers forever!!!!❤️❤️✨😁

  • Comment posted by Flamingo, at 19:44 11 Aug 2023

    Ooh, I never knew all that!
    Does that mean they won’t playing lacrosse in Malory Towers any more then? 😭 I love malory towers!

    • Reply posted by Tilly, at 15:41 14 Aug 2023

      Tilly replied:
      Me to I hope they carry on playing lacrosse! Matilda xx

  • Comment posted by BrilliantButterfly2012, at 16:46 10 Aug 2023

    Cool, I'm the first person to put a comment! This sounds good, will read soon after I get over being the first person to comment

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