Bhupinder Singh Gill will make history on Wednesday night when he becomes the first Sikh-Punjabi to be among the officials for Southampton ’s clash with Nottingham Forest.
Singh Gill, 37, will be an assistant referee in the Premier League clash following on from his father Jarnail Singh who was the first turbaned referee in English football. His brother Sunny also refereed an EFL game earlier this season.
Dad-of-two Singh Gill said: “This has to be the proudest and most exciting moment in my refereeing journey so far, but I’m not getting carried away as it is just another step in the direction to where I want to get to.