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Rules and Regulations

Procedures for referees to follow

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Match Day Guidance

When it comes to Match Day, the referee has a number of duties and factors to consider other than the 90 minutes from kick off to full time
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Safeguarding

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Other Guidance

General guidance for match officials
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Safeguarding in Lancashire

Learn about safeguarding in Lancashire and how to obtain a Criminal Records Check
The FA National Refereeing Strategy

National Refereeing Strategy

The FA National Referee Strategy and DNA
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Laws of the Game

Stay up-to-date on the laws of the game