Rebecca Welch to become first woman Premier League referee by officiating Fulham vs Burnley

Rebecca Welch will become the first woman to referee a Premier League match when she officiates Fulham vs Burnley on Saturday afternoon.

Welch has long been a trailblazer in men’s football, having become the first woman to be appointed to referee an EFL match in April 2021 and the first to take charge of a men’s FA Cup fixture in January 2022.

Welch was also appointed as the fourth official for Manchester United’s…