Rebecca Welch has become the first female referee to be appointed to take charge of an English Football League game. The PA news agency understands she is set to officiate the League Two game between Harrogate and Port Vale on Easter Monday. Welch has officiated seven National League games this season, but will create history by refereeing the match at the The EnviroVent Stadium next week. Rebecca Welch will take charge of Harrogate against Port Vale (Bradley Collyer/PA)The 37-year-old, from Washington, Durham, refereed the 2017 Women’s FA Cup final. But Welch is the first to be given a game from the off.

Source: Express March 30, 2021 11:48 UTC