18 days ago
Can a referee show a red card after the final whistle?
Yes. Cards can be shown until after the match has ended, half-time included, and the referee keeps disciplinary authority until leaving the field.
440
20 days ago
Who referees FA Cup matches?
FA Cup officials are appointed for each tie by the governing body. Absence rules differ by stage: in the main competition the fourth official steps in.
1260
21 days ago
How do you become a Premier League referee?
Promising officials below the top flight are paid, through the Elite Referee Development Plan, to spend two or three workdays a week improving.
730
21 days ago
Has there been a female referee in the Premier League?
Yes. Rebecca Welch refereed Fulham v Burnley on 23 December 2023, and women had already reached the Premier League as assistant referees in 2010.
870
21 days ago
Has there been a black referee in the Premier League?
Yes. Uriah Rennie was the first on 13 August 1997, and Sam Allison became the second on Boxing Day 2023.
1030
1 months ago
What is reported after a Premier League match?
Each match has a league-appointed match delegate, and the referee also files team sheets plus reports on facilities, delays, discipline and rule breaches.
1040
1 months ago
What does a Premier League referee do before kick-off?
Officials must arrive at least two hours before the advertised kick-off. The referee decides if the pitch is fit, takes the team sheets and approves the ball.
730
1 months ago
How are Premier League referees selected for matches?
Appointments are announced on Monday, or Tuesday when a Premier League match falls on Monday. Pro Ref decides them on experience, form and allegiance.
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