It's more than just a match! As well the hugely-anticipated BBC Essex Women's Cup Final which will take place between Billericay Town and Hashtag United, in which we're staging a refereeing workshop at the JobServe Community Stadium, Colchester United FC.

From 18:15, we'll be joined by FIFA and Women's Super League Referee, Abigail Byrne, to share her knowledge and experiences as well as how to progress, develop and improve your refereeing skills.

The booking deadline for the referee workshop with Abigail Byrne is 09:00 on Monday 7th April 2025.

Abigail began her refereeing journey in 2011 and began refereeing fixtures at Ipswich Town academy as well as refereeing on the Bury & District Sunday League. In her career to date Abigail has officiated the Women's FA Cup Final on FIVE occasions at Wembley Stadium: 2019 and 2024 as referee, 2017 as assistant referee and 2020 and 2023 as fourth official. She has also taken charge of The FA Women's League Cup Final in 2021 at Vicarage Road. She was also the first female referee to take charge of Soccer Aid in 2023 at Old Trafford. Abigail has been FIFA listed as a referee since 2019 and has recently refereed at the 2024 FIFA U17 Women's World Cup in the Dominican Republic.

Event Information

- Thursday 10th April 2025
- JobServe Community Stadium, United Way, Colchester, CO4 5UP
- Time: 18:15 to 19:30
- Kick Off: 19:45

Refereeing Workshop

- Hear from FIFA and Women's Super League Referee, Abigail Byrne

- Hear about Kirsty's journey from grassroots football to the professional game

- Development session from Abigail

- Q&A

Please note, booking onto the CPD will also provide a match ticket for the BBC Essex Women's Cup Final and parking at the JobServe Community Stadium.