Rebecca Welch has been confirmed as the referee for Saturday’s Sky Bet League Two fixture between County and Northampton Town at Edgeley Park.
Welch last refereed County in February 2021, overseeing our 1-0 home win against Yeovil Town in the National League, live on BT Sport.
She was promoted to the EFL later that year, becoming the first ever female referee in the Football League. She took charge of 17 games in all competitions last season, issuing 57 yellow cards and one red card.
So far this season, Welch has refereed ten games in League One (3), League Two (3), the Papa John’s Trophy (3) and the FA Cup (1), showing 30 yellows and no reds to date.
Welch will be assisted on the day by Robert Atkin and Steven Rushton, whilst the Fourth Official will be Ian Smedley.
