Rebecca Welch to break new ground as first woman to referee Premier League game

HISTORY: Rebecca Welch will become the first female to referee a Premier League match on Saturday (Isaac Parkin/PA)

Rebecca Welch will create history on Saturday by becoming the first female to referee a Premier League match.

Welch will complete her remarkable journey from the playing fields of north east England to the top flight when she takes charge of Fulham against Burnley at Craven Cottage.