Find out about the PGMOL group that officiates all Premier League matches, on the official website of the Premier League.

Formerly known as the Professional Game Match Officials Board (PGMOB), the PGMOL was formed when English referees became professional in 2001, to provide officials for all games played in the Premier League, English Football League (EFL) and Football Association (FA) competitions. [1]

Sep 9, 2024 · Ahead of the 2024/25 Premier League season, the Premier League and the referees body PGMOL have issued a handbook to clubs which lays out the principles for interpretation of the Laws of the Game that will be applied by referees in the competition.

Nov 7, 2023 · Everything you need to know about the PGMOL, the governing body that employs and designates the professional referees for English football, including the Premier League.

Jan 27, 2025 · Premier League referees are tasked with applying the Laws of the Game to some of the most high-profile and most lucrative football in the world. They are appointed and managed by Professional...

Aug 15, 2024 · This policy, which was approved by the PGMOL Board on 9th August 2024, outlines, in respect of matches in the competitions detailed below: (a) the criteria by which the eligibility of match officials will be determined; and (b) the process by which match officials will be appointed to officiate in such matches. Premier League EFL Championship EFL 1

Feb 13, 2023 · PGMOL is in charge of training, developing and appointing match officials to games in the Premier League, EFL and in FA competitions. It is funded by each of those organisations. The current face...

Oct 17, 2023 · In the world of English football, the PGMOL, or the Professional Game Match Officials Limited, is a name that resonates with fans, players, and managers alike. This organization plays a pivotal role in ensuring that every Premier League match is officiated fairly and professionally.

Sep 30, 2023 · Here are all the times the PGMOL have apologised to Premier League teams for mistakes made by referees and VAR checks.

Oct 1, 2023 · PGMOL (full form Professional Game Match Officials Limited) acknowledged that a “significant human error” had led to Diaz’s first-half goal being incorrectly overturned. The PGMOL, which oversees referees in the Premier League, has admitted that Luis Diaz’s goal against Tottenham should have stood.