After the course
After the FA Referee Course: what happens next?
Understand trainee status, the local qualification process and when a marketplace listing becomes relevant.
Referee resources
Referee Hub
Practical reading from your first steps after the FA Referee Course to finding and managing suitable local matches. The trainee guides point to County FA rules; RefSorted's current team-posted fixtures require referee Levels 4–7.
Start with the problem you have
Qualifying games
Your first five qualifying referee games
Check which matches count, where to find them and how to record them with your County FA.
Finding matches
Where football referees get local matches
Compare clubs, leagues, County FA opportunities and team-posted marketplace fixtures. Learn what to ask before committing to a match.
Managing commitments
Managing availability across multiple leagues
A workable routine for closed dates, travel time, pending appointments and avoiding clashes between separate systems.
Match fees
Grassroots football referee match fees
A County FA fee example, why amounts vary by fixture, and a checklist for agreeing payment before you accept.
Looking for a suitable fixture now?
Teams post fixtures directly on RefSorted. Referees can set availability and travel radius, inspect a fixture's requirements and match fee, then apply. The team reviews applications and confirms a referee. Available fixtures depend on what teams post and when appointments are filled.
Read how to browse and apply for RefSorted fixtures, or see the full posting and confirmation process.