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Premier League announces referees for Matchweek 1 of 2026/27 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 9:20 AM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Premier League announces referees for Matchweek 1 of 2026/27 season
Summary

The Premier League has announced the referees for Matchweek 1 of the 2026/27 season, with a focus on maintaining match flow and reducing delays. Key changes include a five-second countdown for time-wasting during throw-ins and goal-kicks. Additionally, substituted players must leave the pitch within ten seconds. A new trial will address goalkeeper injuries, requiring a designated outfield player to leave the field for at least one minute after a stoppage. The league aims for more efficient decision-making, aided by improved VAR technology that can now review specific second-yellow-card situations.

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  • •Referees for Premier League Matchweek 1 are now announced.
  • •A five-second countdown will address deliberate time-wasting.
  • •Substituted players must exit the pitch within ten seconds.
  • •A trial will involve outfield players leaving the field for goalkeeper injuries.
  • •Improved VAR technology will assist in certain officiating decisions.
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  • 9:20 AMYahoo Sports — Premier League referees announced: Matchweek 1
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The officials for Matchweek 1 of the Premier League have been announced, and Playmaker are here to quickly run you through the referees for each game.With the Premier League’s opening fixtures now a...

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