Rebecca Welch Becomes First Female Referee in Premier League After She Officiates in Fulham vs Burnley Match
Having officiated in matches in the second-tier Championship as well as in second-tier, Rebecca Welch now made history by becoming the first female referee in the Premier League. Earlier, she worked as the fourth official in the Fulham vs Manchester United on November 4.
London, Dec 23 (AP) The Premier League has its first female referee.
Rebecca Welch blew her whistle to start the match between Fulham and Burnley on Saturday in a landmark moment for England's top league.
She was applauded by some fans as she emerged from the tunnel ahead of the match at Craven Cottage. West Ham 2–0 Manchester United: Red Devils’ Scoring Woes Continue As Erik ten Hag's Men Fall to Eighth Defeat in Premier League 2023-24.
Welch has already worked as the fourth official in the Premier League, for the match between Fulham and Manchester United on November 4. She has handled matches in the second-tier Championship and FA Cup.
Welch has been a referee since 2010, initially balancing the role with her job in the National Health Service before becoming a full-time match official. (AP)
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