@FARefereeing

The official X account for The FA Refereeing Department

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Derbyshire FA
@DerbyshireFAOct 7
Become a referee with The FA's Deaf Community Referee Course! ✅ For Deaf people aged 14+ ✅ Supported by Deaf developers and BSL signers ✅ Learn the skills to officiate grassroots football 📅 Sunday 8 November 📍 University of Derby Sports Centre 💷 £40 Find out more and book your place today: derbyshirefa.com/news/2026/o…
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When every second mattered, Michael McDonagh stepped forward ❤️ Michael is your Match Official of the Year, recognised after his quick thinking and CPR helped save a player’s life.

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FA Refereeing@FARefereeingAug 12
We are delighted to have supported the creation of the 'Match Official' award at the @AFootballAwards 2026! 🥳 This is your chance to nominate & recognise someone from the South Asian community involved in officiating at any level and any officiating role in the game. ⚽️
AsianFootballAwards@AFootballAwardsAug 4
asianfootballawards.com ⚽️🏆
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Pro Ref
@prorefofficialAug 7
"To the young girl who simply loved refereeing, we did it. Thank you, football." Assistant referee Sian Massey-Ellis MBE has announced her retirement from officiating after a remarkable career, to take up the role of Senior Manager - Women Referees with The FA. Since reaching the Premier League in 2010, at the time only the second female to ever do so, Massey-Ellis has officiated on over 150 top-flight matches. Alongside a plethora of domestic milestones, including five Women's FA Cup finals and becoming the first female appointed to both the FA Community Shield and Men’s FA Cup final, she also has an impressive international resume. She has been involved in three UEFA Women’s Champions League finals, four UEFA Women's EUROs, two FIFA Women’s World Cups and she was also the first English woman appointed to a men's European fixture. 🔗 Read more here: the-fa.com/rfeu4r
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From playing football in Kenya to becoming a referee in Oldham ⚽️️ Feiruz Abdullahi is taking charge on the pitch and showing Muslim girls that refereeing is a place where they can belong, lead and thrive. #MadeForThisGame
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Pro Ref
@prorefofficialJun 10
Ready for the 2026 FIFA World Cup! 🏆
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@prorefofficialJun 11
It’s time for the FIFA World Cup 🏆 Seven of our match officials are ready to represent English officiating on football’s biggest stage. Before they departed for the United States, we caught up with them to reflect on the journey and the pride of reaching a World Cup 💪
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@prorefofficialJun 11
Michael Oliver, Stuart Burt and James Mainwaring have been appointed to the FIFA World Cup Group E fixture between Ivory Coast and Ecuador on Monday 15th June, kick-off 12am UK time. Good luck, team! 👊
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Pro Ref
@prorefofficialJun 15
Anthony Taylor, Gary Beswick and Adam Nunn have received their first appointment at the FIFA World Cup! 🏆 The English trio will take charge of the Group K fixture between Uzbekistan v Colombia on Thursday, kick-off 3am UK time 💪
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Pro Ref
@prorefofficialJun 15
🏆 Video Match Official Jarred Gillett has been appointed as Support VAR for the Group I fixture between Iraq and Norway at the FIFA World Cup. This is Jarred's second appointment of the tournament, having previously been selected for the Group E fixture between Ivory Coast and Ecuador.
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@prorefofficialJun 17
🏆 Video Match Official Jarred Gillett has been appointed alongside Anthony Taylor, Gary Beswick and Adam Nunn for the Group K fixture between Uzbekistan and Colombia at the FIFA World Cup. This is Jarred’s third appointment of the tournament so far 💪
Pro Ref
@prorefofficialJun 15
🏆 Video Match Official Jarred Gillett has been appointed as Support VAR for the Group I fixture between Iraq and Norway at the FIFA World Cup. This is Jarred's second appointment of the tournament, having previously been selected for the Group E fixture between Ivory Coast and Ecuador.
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Pro Ref
@prorefofficialJun 17
Michael Oliver, Stuart Burt and James Mainwaring have been appointed to the FIFA World Cup Group F fixture between Netherlands and Sweden on Saturday 20th June, kick-off 6pm UK time 💪
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@prorefofficialJun 17
Ready for matchday in Mexico City 🏟️🏆
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Pro Ref
@prorefofficialJun 18
🇺🇿 v 🇨🇴 📸 Anthony Taylor, Gary Beswick and Adam Nunn in action during their first appointment at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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@prorefofficialJun 22
🇳🇱v🇸🇪 📸 Michael Oliver, Stuart Burt and James Mainwaring in action during their first match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, supported by Jarred Gillett as Video Assistant Referee. A special occasion for James, who made his FIFA World Cup debut 👏
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Tom Halloway@BscpgceTomJun 15
What a high! Started in 2022 finishing my four season @FARefereeing @SHCFAReferee @TheRefStop bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c05y…

Rotherham teacher credits autism for his refereeing success

Rotherham's Tom Halloway juggles teaching at a special school with a promising refereeing career.

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BBC Sheffield
@BBCSheffieldJun 15
Teacher credits autism for his refereeing success bbc.in/4vUGlEd

Rotherham teacher credits autism for his refereeing success

Rotherham's Tom Halloway juggles teaching at a special school with a promising refereeing career.

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Tom Halloway@BscpgceTomJun 13
Confirmed I'll be live on BBC Radio Sheffield Monday 7.05am Talking Refereeing neurodiversity and teaching. Exciting and pleased to be sharing my neurodiversity journey in football and teaching 😀 @FARefereeing @SHCFA @SHCFAReferee
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Pro Ref
@prorefofficialJun 10
Recognising those who have represented English officiating on the international stage 🗺️ Lee Betts, Darren Cann and Darren Drysdale were presented with their international caps at the 2026 Referee Recognition Awards, in recognition of their service as FIFA assistant referees 👏
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Pro Ref
@prorefofficialMay 14
From assistant referee to Emirates FA Cup final referee 🏆 Ahead of Saturday’s final at Wembley, Darren England reflects on the journey that has taken him from running the line in the 2015 final to leading the officiating team for this weekend’s showpiece occasion. From unforgettable Wembley memories, lessons learned along the way and advice for the next generation of match officials 🙌
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