The Football Federation Australia board are contemplating scrapping the current A-League expansion process after major reforms set to lead to a change in leadership of the organisation were pushed through earlier in the week.

Eight bidding teams hoping to gain one of the two licences on offer for entry into next season's A-League were set to learn their fate later this month, but Fairfax Media understands a decision may not be made for at least a year. The FFA board are at odds whether to continue with expansion plans or leave it up to the new chairman and new board elected in November.

Out the door: FFA chairman Steven Lowy will leave his position at the end of the year. Credit:AAP

The organisation's board suffered a major political blow on Tuesday after governance reforms were passed by its members leading to a major devolution of power within the FFA's structure. As a result, FFA chairman Steven Lowy announced he would stand down and not recontest his position at November's AGM while it's expected at least three other members from the FFA's independent board could follow him out the door.

The existing board will hold its final meeting under the tenure of Lowy on October 15. Sources have informed Fairfax Media that among the items on its agenda is whether to continue with A-League expansion in light of Tuesday's reforms.