From the Guardian · · 50s
WSL Wait for Full-Time Referees
Women’s Super League delays full-time referees until 2029 despite funding boost.
In brief
Women’s Super League delays full-time referees until 2029 despite funding boost. Women’s Super League will employ full-time referees for the 2029-30 season after a funding boost, with clubs disappointed by the three-year timeline. Originally reported by the Guardian.
WSL Funding Boost
Women’s Super League clubs agreed to a major funding increase for match officials at the latest WSL Football board meeting.
Full-Time Referees Timeline
The wait for full-time referees in the English top tier is set to continue until the 2029-30 campaign, with officials to be employed by Pro Ref.
Club Reaction
One club executive called the timeline 'about time' but expressed disappointment it would take three seasons to implement.
“it was "about time" that there was a specific timeframe”
Funding Plan Details
The funding plan focuses on enhancing officials’ education, analysis, and physical performance to improve officiating standards.
The headline
Women’s Super League will employ full-time referees for the 2029-30 season after a funding boost, with clubs disappointed by the three-year timeline.
