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Has anyone been able to register for 2026/27 season ? Just try but was not able to register current L4. Cheers

Just wondering how many fixtures Level 4 refs usually do in a season. I’ve done 22 so far and want to check if that’s a lot.

As you move up the non‑league refereeing ladder from Level 4 to Level 2, is it normal to not get an appointment every weekend? And when you don’t have a fixture at your level, do you usually drop down to grassroots

When should we begin the minute’s silence—this weekend (1st November) or next (8th November)? And should the home team request it, or should we suggest it ourselves?

What does your pre-match warm-up look like as a level 4 referee? What stretches, exercises, and sprints do you usually do and how long does your warm-up last?"

First observation as a L4, positive feedback from Observer just asking what a respectful mark would be?

I've heard that newly promoted Level 4 referees may receive some match day kit. Does anyone know what this includes?

Does anyone know when the FA will announce this season promotions ?

When do the fitness test for 2025/26 take place?

Anyone brought the joma referee kit or referee training tracksuit from ref store ? And what do think on the quality?

Just Looking at some Feedback any Suggestion please from Level 4 and above Referees. Pre-Match Instructions Welcome, outline for today's match, including some notes about the teams and feedback. Law 9 – Ball in and Out of Play Goal Kicks and Corners: Ensure you're credible on your side. On...

Reflecting on a recent sending off for serious foul play in 35th minute. During an attacking play, a long ball was played over the top. The forward chased the ball but was unlikely to reach it before the keeper. Nonetheless, the forward continued to pursue the ball, going to ground while the...

After 4 oberservatuons I am sitting on 72.32 going for level 4 we are told the FA are looking for 71 or above so hopefully I will get over the line?

In steps 5 & 6 games, players and officials walk out and do the respect handshake. How many referees do this at steps 7&8. I often find these players are already out on the pitch and I'm usually bring them in for boot & jewellery check which they all seem to moan at this day, as it seems a...

My game was off today, so I went to watch a step 6 game as I'm aiming for my 5-4 this season. An away team player was sent off in the first half and left the field of play. However, I noticed that after getting changed, he returned to the away dugout. My question is: should a sent-off player...

I expect to be relocating in the summer to a new county FA, currently Level 5 but expect to be promoted to level 4 by the end of the season. Can I go straight in as a level 4 at new county / Location?

Can anyone please tell what leagues around Suffolk & Norfolk a level 4 would be appointed to as referee & Assistant Referee. Thank you

Can Level 4 and above referees share questions from previous months’ LOTG exams? Of course, this excludes questions from the current month

It happen to me twice this season at step 7. Carrying out the substitution on halfway line ( Referee as No NAR so CAR ). To find the player waiting to come on was not named on Team sheet. I did not allow substitution to go ahead. I'm just wondering is this some think I should report?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cx2nd9zewx5o What are peoples thoughts on ex player becoming referee and fast track!!!