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The start of a new chapter for refereeing in the professional game in England. We’re proud to announce a series of significant changes that will help shape the future of officiating from the 2026/27 season.

📋 Match official appointments for @premierleague Matchweek 9 have been confirmed. 🔗:

📋 Nicoleta Bria’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup journey continued over the weekend with two more appointments in Morocco. Nicoleta was appointed as Reserve Assistant Referee for Brazil v Norway on Saturday, before taking on the role of Assistant Referee for China v USA on Sunday.

📋 Nicoleta Bria is set for her second appearance at the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup. The English assistant referee will be part of the officiating team for today's Group F fixture between Spain and Australia, working alongside Bolivian referee Alejandra Quisbert.

Experience Everton v Chelsea from the perspective of referee Paul Tierney. Ref Cam provides a unique insight into the positioning, movement and communication required to officiate at the highest level of English football. Used at selected Premier League fixtures throughout the season, Ref Cam is part of the ongoing collaboration between Pro Ref and the Premier League to give supporters a closer look at the role of match officials and the decisions they make. 🔗:

📋 Match official appointments for upcoming @EFL fixtures have been confirmed. 🔗:

📋 Match official appointments for @premierleague Matchweek 8 have been confirmed. 🔗:

Five English officiating teams are in action across Europe this week ➡️

📋 Nicoleta Bria has been appointed to her first match at the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup. The English assistant referee will work alongside Australian referee Lara Lee for tomorrow’s Group A fixture between Morocco and Germany, kicking off at 7pm UK time.

📋 Match official appointments for upcoming @EFL fixtures have been confirmed. 🔗:

Officiating on the world stage 🌍 Nicoleta Bria has been selected for the FIFA Women’s U17 World Cup in Morocco. A fantastic achievement and another milestone in her journey 👏

📋 Match official appointments for @premierleague Matchweek 7 have been confirmed. 🔗:

🗓️ The latest international appointments for our match officials…

📋 Match official appointments for upcoming @EFL fixtures have been confirmed. 🔗:

📋 Match official appointments for @premierleague Matchweek 6 have been confirmed. 🔗:

Team talk goes beyond match day. On the pitch, the sidelines, the way home. Every part of football is an opportunity for a chat. This Play Safe Weekend, make time to ask, listen and respond so children and young people know they’ve been heard. #KeepUpTheConvo #PlaySafe

We're proud to support the forthcoming Play Safe Weekend. This year's theme is 'Keep Up the Convo': talking, listening and checking in with young people on and off the pitch. Keep it open. Keep it active. Keep it going. #PlaySafe

Winners at the @AFootballAwards 🏆 Congratulations to Abid Hussain, who was named the inaugural Match Official of the Year at the 2026 Asian Football Awards. Abid was part of the original CORE X cohort and has since progressed to Level 2 as a match official. Mo Matadar was also honoured with a Special Recognition Award for his services to refereeing. A former FIFA assistant referee, Mo now supports the next generation of referees through his role at The FA 👏

📋 Match official appointments for upcoming @EFL fixtures have been confirmed. 🔗:

📋 Match official appointments for upcoming @EFL fixtures have been confirmed. 🔗:

Premier League and FIFA assistant referee Dan Robathan has retired from match officiating on medical grounds. We’ve been supporting Dan with his desire to return to the field following a health issue that necessitated spinal surgery. Despite everyone’s best efforts, that has unfortunately proved to not be possible, but our hope is the surgery and recovery can still see him lead a healthy and active life for himself and his family beyond professional officiating. Dan officiated in 203 Premier League matches and over 200 EFL and domestic cup fixtures, serving the game with professionalism and the highest possible standards week-in, week-out. Thank you for your contribution to the game, Dan. We wish you all the very best for the future ❤️