Soccer Football - Premier League - Fulham v Manchester United - Craven Cottage, London, Britain - November 4, 2023 Fourth official Rebecca Welch before the match REUTERS/Hannah Mckay/File Photo
LONDON (Reuters) -Rebecca Welch will become the first female referee to officiate a Premier League match when she takes charge of Fulham's home game against Burnley on Dec. 23.
The Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) confirmed the appointment on Thursday and also said Sam Allison would become the first Black official to take charge of a Premier match for 15 years.
