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🏆 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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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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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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Match official appointments have been confirmed for the @SkyBetLeagueTwo Play-Off final 🏆
Full team: instagram.com/p/DYkH_ueDPVZ/…
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Match officials for the @SkyBetLeagueOne Play-Off final have been confirmed 🏆
Full team: instagram.com/p/DYj1lJNDIMS/…
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Match officials for the 2025/26 @BarclaysWSL Play-Off 🔒✅
Full team ➡️ instagram.com/p/DYhs0PKjLXR/…
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From officiating the @EmiratesFACup final to delivering the trophy at Wembley 🏆
A special full-circle moment for Andy Halliday MBE this weekend as he carried the Emirates FA Cup trophy to the Royal Box ahead of the final.
After being part of the 2016 final as an assistant referee, Andy became the first serving soldier involved in the ceremony who has also officiated in the showpiece occasion itself.
An incredible contribution to both football and military service across five decades 👏
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Making history as the first Black match official appointed to the @EmiratesFACup final 🏆
This is Akil Howson’s story ❤️
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RT @FA_PGMOL: Referee Darren England will lead the team of match officials for the @EmiratesFACup final 🏆
Darren will be supported by assi…
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154 years of history. One groundbreaking appointment. 🏆
Akil Howson will today become the first Black match official appointed to an @EmiratesFACup final.
From grassroots football in Leicestershire to the national stadium, Akil’s journey reflects years of dedication, resilience and excellence within the game.
Inspired by pioneering officials like Uriah Rennie, tomorrow’s appointment is not only a personal milestone for Akil and his family, but an important moment for representation across officiating and English football as a whole.
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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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