Rules and Regulations
Referee Rules and Regulations
There has never been a better time to referee in England
related pages
Match Day Guidance
Guidelines for areas of match day that the referee has control over.
Other Guidance
Report writing and misconduct and social media guidance.
criminal record checks
Welfare Officers must have an FA-accepted Criminal Record Check.
Laws Of the Game
Stay up-to-date on the laws of the game, set by the IFAB.
SAFEGUARDING IS EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY
Whatever your involvement in football, you have a responsibility to make our game as safe and enjoyable as possible for everyone.
This is particularly true if your role as a referee involves officiating matches where children and young people under the age of 18 are playing. It also applies if as you are officiating alongside under-18 referees and assistant referees.
Find out how The FA and CFAs manages safeguarding nationally and locally. You’ll also find detailed information on the game’s safeguarding strategy, and how it applies to you.
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