Welch to become Premier League's first female referee
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Rebecca Welch will become the first female referee to take charge of a men's Premier League match on 23 December.

Rebecca Welch will become the first female referee for a Premier League fixture when she officiates Fulham’s match against Burnley on 23 December.

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Sam Allison will also take charge of a top-flight match in December, making him the Premier League’s first black referee for 15 years.