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Rebecca Welch appointment hailed as ‘great moment’ by Eddie Howe

Welch will become the first female referee in top-flight history when she takes charge of the Fulham v Burnley match on December 23.

The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2023

Referee Rebecca Welch to break new Premier League ground a decade after chatback

On December 23, Welch will break new ground once again when she takes charge of Fulham against Burnley.

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2023

Premier League to have its first female referee when Rebecca Welch handles game on Dec. 23

Rebecca Welch will become the first female referee in the Premier League when she takes charge of the match between Fulham and Burnley on Dec. 23

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2023

Rebecca Welch to become first woman to referee Premier League game

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

The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2023

Two teenagers arrested after female referee targeted by misogynistic chants

The chants came after the club warned fans about their behaviour

Evening Standard · Nov 26, 2023

Two teenagers arrested for ‘misogynistic chanting’ towards referee Rebecca Welch

Birmingham had warned fans on Friday about their behaviour towards match officials.

The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2023

Women’s Super League: talking points from the weekend’s action

A legend to call time at Chelsea, City’s Gareth Taylor not happy with Jonas Eidevall and pressure mounts for leaky Aston Villa

The Guardian - UK · Nov 6, 2023

Who is Rebecca Welch? First woman referee to be involved in a Premier League game

Welch has regularly appeared in the Women’s Super League and officiated three games at the Women’s World Cup this summer

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2023

Who is Rebecca Welch? First woman to referee a Premier League game

Welch has regularly appeared in the Women’s Super League and officiated three games at the Women’s World Cup this summer

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023

Bristol Rovers launch investigation into alleged sexist abuse of referee Rebecca Welch

Rebecca Welch, who became the first female referee in EFL history in 2021, took charge of Bristol Rovers' 2-0 defeat to Wycombe Wanderers last week at the Mem

Bristol Post · Mar 20, 2023