🆕 We've just added two FA Referee Courses in Barnsley and Sheffield. If you're aged 14+, this is your chance to stay active, earn extra income and be at the heart of the game. 💷 Course fee: £140 (includes whistle, flags, cards and notebook) 🔗 sheffieldfa.com/referees/the…

𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗹𝘂𝗰𝗸, 𝗪𝗮𝗾𝗮𝗿 𝗔𝗵𝗺𝗮𝗱! 🏆 We're proud to see one of our match officials shortlisted in the inaugural Match Official category at the Asian Football Awards 2026. A Level 3 Referee and Assistant Referee in the National League North and South, Waqar has been officiating since 2011 and is a fantastic ambassador for refereeing. Everyone at Sheffield & Hallamshire County FA wishes him the very best of luck at the Asian Football Awards in London tomorrow evening. 🤞

🎵 Que sera, sera... we're going to Wembley! 🎵 We're delighted to announce that Sheffield & Hallamshire County FA has been shortlisted for the Referee Development Award at the County FA Recognition Awards 2026. Our Match Official Academy Programme has been recognised for its work supporting and developing young match officials across our region. The winners will be announced at Wembley Stadium in November. Congratulations to everyone involved in the programme, and good luck to all the finalists! 🤞

🆕 Ready to take your first step into refereeing? Bookings are now open for our female-only FA Referee Course this September. ✅ Female tutors ✅ Starter pack included ✅ Ongoing support after you qualify Find out more and book your place 👇 bit.ly/4btjB6l

🏆 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 🥈 Michael Corbally Michael's approachable style and confident officiating help games flow while creating a positive atmosphere for everyone involved. It's no surprise he's so highly regarded by players across the league. #GRFA26

🏆 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 🥇 Danny Scott Danny's positive approach to refereeing helps young players enjoy the game while learning the values of fairness and respect. He leads by example every time he steps onto the pitch. #GRFA26

"Coming from a normal working family and upbringing in Barnsley, I never imagined as a young referee travelling around local grounds that football would one day take me around the world and eventually to the middle of an FA Cup Final at Wembley." Barnsley's Darren England reflecting on his journey to refereeing the Emirates FA Cup Final. 🏆 Every referee starts somewhere. Take your first step into refereeing ahead of the 2026/27 season on our next FA Referee Course in Barnsley ⬇️ eventspace.thefa.com/sheffie…

𝙍𝙚𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙢𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 ⏫ A brilliant way to round off the season as we celebrate more well-earned referee promotions. Congratulations to the following match officials on their promotion to Level 4: 🔹Chris Pert 🔹Jake Rhodes 🔹Josh Khan 🔹Lewis Berry 🔹Nathan Baker 🔹Ryan Dawson 🔹Tyler Ledger Well done to you all 👏

𝙍𝙚𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙢𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 📈 A huge well done to all the Sheffield and Hallamshire match officials who have earned end-of-season promotions following their hard work, commitment, and strong performances on the pitch. Well done to you all 👏

Congratulations to Sheffield & Hallamshire referee Darren England on his appointment to the Emirates FA Cup Final. A hugely deserved honour and an inspiration to match officials across the game. Wishing you every success at Wembley!

Our 2025/26 County Cup Final match officials have been confirmed🏆 Announced at a special celebration evening earlier this week, over 40 officials received their well-earned appointments. Best of luck to you all in your finals! See the full list of appointments ⤵️ sheffieldfa.com/news/2026/ap… #SHCFACountyCups | @SHCFAReferee

📣 We're hiring! We're looking for a Match Official Development Administrator to join our team and play a key role in the recruitment, retention, conversion and progression of match officials. Applications close at 5pm on Friday 10th April 2026. 📅 Apply now ⬇️ sheffieldfa.com/news/2026/ma…

📈 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 Congratulations to the following match officials on your well-earned promotions 👏 Level 6 to Level 5: 🔹Ibrahim Bostan 🔹Matthew Cutts Level 7 to Level 6: 🔹Callum Fisher 🔹Connor Giebel 🔹George Grocock 🔹Lee Edmondson