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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Paul MacInnes

Rebecca Welch to become first woman to referee Premier League game

Rebecca Welch referees the 2017 Women's FA Cup final between Birmingham City and Manchester City at Wembley.
Rebecca Welch referees the 2017 Women's FA Cup final between Birmingham City and Manchester City at Wembley. Photograph: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images

Rebecca Welch will become the first woman to referee a Premier League match when she takes charge of Fulham’s home game against Burnley on 23 December.

Three days later Sam Allison will also make history as the first black referee to officiate in the top flight for 15 years when he steps out at Bramall Lane for Sheffield United v Luton.

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