If you're looking to find out more about refereeing or even just fancy meeting our workforce, then click on the topics below or to the side and read away. 

Laws of the Game
Learn about the laws of the game applied by match officials in games across the country

FA Competition Rules & Instructions (pdf)
Extracts of the Rules and Instructions for The FA Cup, Trophy, Vase and Youth Cup Competitions

National Referee Development Programme
The National Referee Development Programme is the initiative created by The FA to help referees to achieve their potential in the game. Read more about what it could do for you.

Women’s Development
One of the National Game department’s primary objectives is to get more women involved in refereeing. To help this, we have developed the Women’s Pathway to support women in achieving their potential.

More about Referees
Find out more about refereeing different formats of the game and the stages of promotion from a grassroots ref through to the Select Group and FIFA.

Meet our workforce
As well as the team at Wembley, thousands of staff and volunteers around the country aid referee development. Find out more about their roles and how they support referees.


Information on the Contributory League


Frequently asked questions
Have a question? Take a look at the FAQs.