Referee News

Football Australia announces Match Officials Panels for 2025/26 A-Leagues

Football Australia Elite Refereeing Department and Referees Committee have finalised the Match Officials Panels for the 2025/26 A-Leagues seasons. CLICK HERE to view the Match Officials Panels for the 2025/26 A-Leagues seasons.Following an extensive selection process, the A-Leagu

1756167979

Australian Championship Match Official Panels announced

The Football Australia Elite Refereeing Department, in collaboration with the Referees Committee, has finalised the Match Officials Panel for the inaugural Australian Championship. CLICK HERE to view the Australian Championship Match Official Panels The development of the Austra

1755578105

Match Official Appointments: Hahn Australia Cup 2025 Quarter Finals

Football Australia has confirmed the Match Official appointments for the Hahn Australia Cup 2025 Quarter Finals.For the list of appointments from 19-24 August see below.Heidelberg United v Wellington PhoenixTuesday 19 August 2025Olympic Village7:30 PM (Local)7:30 PM (AEST)Referee

1753138566

Match Official Appointments: Hahn Australia Cup 2025 Round of 32

Football Australia has confirmed the Match Official appointments for the Hahn Australia Cup 2025 Round of 32.For the list of appointments from 22-30 July see below.For more information about how to watch the Hahn Australia Cup 2025 click here.Peninsula Power FC v Western Sydney W

1752800218

Referee and VAR data shows clear improvement across 2024/25 A-League season

Football Australia has today released its end-of-season refereeing and VAR (Video Assistant Referee) report for the 2024/25 Isuzu UTE A-League Men’s season, showing clear and measurable improvements on the previous season in both decision-making accuracy and officiating performan

1748478622

Adam Kersey appointed referee for 2024-25 A-League Men Grand Final

Football Australia is pleased to announce that Adam Kersey will officiate this Saturday’s 2024-25 Isuzu UTE A-League Men Grand Final between Melbourne City FC and Melbourne Victory FC at AAMI Park in Melbourne. Saturday’s Grand Final will be Kersey's first appointment as referee

1747779388

Match Official Appointments: Isuzu UTE A-League 2024/25 Semi Finals Leg 2

Football Australia has confirmed the Match Official appointments for the Semi Finals Leg 2 of the Isuzu UTE A-League 2024/25 season.For the list of appointments from 24 May see below.Auckland FC v Melbourne VictorySaturday 24 May 2025GO Media Stadium6:00 PM (Local)4:00 PM (AEST)R

1747358805

Match Official Appointments: Isuzu UTE A-League 2024/25 Semi Finals Leg 1

Football Australia has confirmed the Match Official appointments for the Semi Finals Leg 1 of the Isuzu UTE A-League 2024/25 season.For the list of appointments from 9-17 May see below.Western United v Melbourne CityFriday 16 May 2025AAMI Park7:35 PM (Local)7:35 PM (AEST)RefereeS

1747357664

Isabella Cooper Appointed Referee for Ninja A-League Women's Grand Final

Football Australia is pleased to announce that Isabella Cooper will officiate this Sunday’s 2024-25 Ninja A-League Women’s Grand Final between Melbourne Victory FC and Central Coast Mariners FC at AAMI Park in Melbourne.Sunday’s Grand Final will be Cooper's first appointment as t

1746626087

Match Official Appointments: Isuzu UTE A-League 2024/25 Elimination Finals

Football Australia has confirmed the Match Official appointments for the Elimination Finals of the Isuzu UTE A-League 2024/25 season.For the list of appointments from 9-10 May see below.Western United v Adelaide UnitedFriday 9 May 2025Ironbark Fields7:35 PM (Local)7:35 PM (AEST)R

1745975291

Match Official Appointments: Ninja A-League 2024/25 Semi Finals Leg 1

Football Australia has confirmed the Match Official appointments for the Semi Finals Leg 1 of the Ninja A-League 2024/25 season.For the list of appointments for 3-4 May, see below.Central Coast Mariners (4) v Melbourne City (1)Saturday 3 May 2025Industree Group Stadium2:15 PM (Lo

1745972622

Match Official Appointments: Isuzu UTE A-League 2024/25 Round 29

Football Australia has confirmed the Match Official appointments for Round 29 of the Isuzu UTE A-League 2024/25 season.For the list of appointments from 2-4 May see below.On Friday, Andrej Giev will officiate his final match in the A-League Men’s competition, marking his 140th ap

1745397249

Match Official Appointments: Ninja A-League 2024/25 Elimination Finals

Football Australia has confirmed the Match Official appointments for Elimination Finals of the Ninja A-League 2024/25 season.For the list of appointments for 27 April, see below.Adelaide United (3) v Western United (6)Sunday 27 April 2025Coopers Stadium3:30 PM (Local)4:00 PM (AES

1745396459

Match Official Appointments: Isuzu UTE A-League 2024/25 Round 28

Football Australia has confirmed the Match Official appointments for Round 28 of the Isuzu UTE A-League 2024/25 season.For the list of appointments from 25-27 April see below.Macarthur FC v Melbourne VictoryFriday 25 April 2025Campbelltown Stadium7:35 PM (Local)7:35 PM (AEST)Refe

1744853436

Match Official Appointments: Isuzu UTE A-League 2024/25 Round 27 & 16 (rescheduled)

Football Australia has confirmed the Match Official appointments for Round 27 and Round 16 (rescheduled fixture) of the Isuzu UTE A-League 2024/25 season.For the list of appointments from 17-22 April see below.George Lakrindis will officiate his 200th game this Saturday when he e