PGMOL has confirmed a number of its Development Group officials will begin the new season aligned to a higher appointment level.

Referees Sam Allison, Sam Barrott, Tom Nield and Rebecca Welch, who is currently at the FIFA Women’s World Cup, will primarily cover fixtures in the Championship during the forthcoming season. They will be joined by assistant referee Hristo Karaivanov. Referee Lewis Smith will also now officiate in League One and Two on a regular basis.

The full list can be seen below:

Referees

Sam Allison – now aligned to Select Group 2 (Championship)

Sam Barrott – now aligned to Select Group 2 (Championship)

Tom Nield – now aligned to Select Group 2 (Championship)

Rebecca Welch – now aligned to Select Group 2 (Championship)

Lewis Smith – now aligned to National Group (League One & Two)

Assistant Referees

Hristo Karaivanov – now aligned to Select Group 2 (Championship)

Hugh Gilroy – now aligned to National Group (League One & Two)

New levels for a number of Development Group officials

New levels for a number of Development Group officials