After two seasons of the IFAB trial in English football, we will now introduce a new rule to phase out deliberate heading in matches in all affiliated grassroots youth football between U7-U11 level over the next three seasons.

Congratulations to Richard, Joe, Robert and Simon for officiating the BBC Essex Saturday Premier Cup Final at Aveley FC tonight 👏

Congratulations to Jack, Marcia and Akain for officiating the Essex County Schools FA U12 Girls Emma Burden Trophy Final at Aveley FC 👏

It was great to have Joe out mentoring one of our young Trainee Referees at the weekend just gone.

Congratulations to Essex County FA referees Christopher Parkinson and Robert Collins for officiating the Errington Challenge Cup Final on Wednesday evening 👏

🔊 Behind the Whistle: Select Group 2 Referee Manager Kevin Friend and referee Matt Donohue review in-game audio and decisions from the Championship this season alongside David Prutton ⬇️

Congratulations to Matthew, Joseph, Simon and Stephen for officiating the Essex Pelly U18 Cup Final tonight at Billericay Town FC 👏

Congratulations to former Essex County FA referee Matthew Donohue who will be making debut on the Premier League this weekend 👏

Congratulations to Essex County FA match official Dan Cook on officiating 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ EFL matches 👏 #DevelopedInEssex

🚨 Play-Off Final Match Official Appointments

Congratulations to the 7⃣ Essex County FA match officials who will be officiating across the Isthmian League Play-Off Finals this weekend 👏 #DevelopedInEssex

Congratulations to David, Billy, Amaan and Daniel for officiating the Essex Women’s Trophy Final this evening at Billericay Town FC 👏 #DevelopedInEssex

Congratulations to Aurelia, Emma, Lily and Lawrence on officiating the Essex U12 Girls Cup Final at Hullbridge Sports FC 👏 #DevelopedInEssex

Tonight we’re at Broomfield FC for Q4 of Essex CORE. We welcome Kayleigh from the PGMOL alongside Level 2A Step One Referee Aaron Farmer on delivering a session on a ‘Whistles Stop Evaluation: Reflecting On Your Season As The Season Ends’ #DevelopedInEssex

Congratulations to Essex County FA referee Leigh Ballinger who will be one of the assistant referees on this evenings U18 Professional Development League Cup Final at The Den 👏 #DevelopedInEssex

All the best to Tolu and Andrew this evening 💪

Congratulations to Lee and Brian on being awarded their 10 Year Long Service Award to Refereeing 👏 #DevelopedInEssex

Who’s your refereeing Newcomer of the Year? We’re looking for a match official who’s brought exceptional talents, skills and potential during their first year. Got someone in mind? Nominate them today! bit.ly/RefRecAwards #RefereeRecognitionAwards

Congratulations to Amy, Broghan, Lily and Elora for officiating tonight’s BBC Essex Women’s Cup Final at Dagenham & Redbridge ⚔️ 👏 #DevelopedInEssex

Tonight sees 2️⃣4️⃣ female learners begin their journey in becoming a referee which is our final FA Referee Course of the season #DevelopedInEssex

Congratulations to the 2⃣ Essex County FA referees Tolu and Andrew who have both been appointed by FA Refereeing to officiate the The Pitching In Isthmian League Cup Final on Wednesday 17th April 2024 👏 #DevelopedInEssex