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Rebecca Welch will become the first female referee in Premier League history. PA
Rebecca Welch will become the first female referee in Premier League history. PA
Trailblazers: Rebecca Welch and other top female officials in men's sport
Women referees and umpires have been making a mark in football, cricket and beyond