Madley to referee Premier League game four years after sacking

Madley was sacked by the refereeing body Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) after sending a video mocking a disabled person to a friend.

Published : Oct 26, 2022 13:19 IST

Bobby Madley returned to English football in 2020, taking charge of matches at League One and League Two level, and has officiated 10 games in the Championship this season.
Bobby Madley returned to English football in 2020, taking charge of matches at League One and League Two level, and has officiated 10 games in the Championship this season. | Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Bobby Madley returned to English football in 2020, taking charge of matches at League One and League Two level, and has officiated 10 games in the Championship this season. | Photo Credit: Getty Images

Bobby Madley will referee a Premier League match for the first time in four years on Saturday after losing his job over a controversial video in 2018.

Madley was sacked by the refereeing body Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) after sending a video mocking a disabled person to a friend.

He returned to English football in 2020, taking charge of matches at League One and League Two level, and has officiated 10 games in the Championship this season.

The 37-year-old is set to take charge of Brentford’s home game against Wolverhampton Wanderers, according to a list of officials for weekend fixtures on the Premier League’s website.

Madley’s brother Andy, who is also a referee, will take charge of Brighton & Hove Albion’s home game against Chelsea on the same day.

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