Rebecca Welch became the first woman to work as fourth official at a Premier League match during Man Utds win at Fulham last month; Welch was also the first ...
Vincent Kompany praised the performance of the Premier League's first female referee, Rebecca Welch, after she took charge of Burnley's defeat of Fulham.
The 40-year-old took charge at Fulham's game against Burnley at London's Craven Cottage.
Welch has regularly appeared in the Women's Super League and officiated three games at the Women's World Cup this summer.
The English Premier League has its first female referee. Rebecca Welch controlled Burnley's 2-0 win at Fulham on Saturday.
Burnley manager Vincent Kompany praised Rebecca Welch after she became the first woman to referee a Premier League match.
Vincent Kompany's side, who are battling relegation, secured a vital three points against an in-form Fulham.
Top-flight referee Rebecca Welch received top marks from Piers Morgan after becoming the first woman to officiate a Premier League game.
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