Find the right ref.
Get the game on.

FindRef helps grassroots football coaches find available referees in their area. Search by date, location and age group, then contact a suitable referee directly.

How it works Information for referees

✓ Free for coaches✓ Free referee registration✓ No coach login required

Referee search

Need a referee for your next match?

Soon you'll be able to search for available referees using the following details.

Location

Town or match postcode

Match date

Choose your match date

Age group

U7 through to Open Age

Kick-off

Morning, afternoon or evening

Referee search is coming soon

Simple from start to finish

How FindRef works

Find available referees

Search for a referee by match date, kick-off time, age group and location.

Contact them directly

Get in touch using the referee's preferred contact method. No coach account needed.

Confirm your match

Arrange the game directly with the referee, who then updates their own availability.

For referees

Your calendar.
Your availability.
Your choice.

Create your own referee profile, choose the age groups you officiate, set how far you're willing to travel and keep your availability up to date.

Once you've accepted a game, update your calendar so coaches know when you're already booked.

Referee registration opening soon

Your referee profile will include

✓Age groups you can referee

✓Preferred match formats

✓Maximum travel distance

✓Weekly availability calendar

✓Confirmed match bookings

✓Your preferred contact method

Find the right ref.Get the game on.