Michael Oliver (born 20 February 1985) is an English professional football referee from Ashington, Northumberland. His county FA is the Northumberland Football Association. [1] He belongs to the Select Group of Referees in England and officiates primarily in the Premier League.

Jan 26, 2025 · English soccer’s match officials body says police are investigating “abhorrent attacks” aimed at Premier League referee Michael Oliver and his family following the match between Wolverhampton and Arsenal.

Jan 26, 2025 · The Premier League said it "strongly condemns the threats and abuse directed at Michael Oliver". It added: "No official should be subject to any form of abuse. We will continue to support Michael ...

Jan 27, 2025 · Referee Michael Oliver found himself at the centre of controversy after showing Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly a red card in a contentious decision. The youngster was sent off on the brink of half-time during the Gunners' clash with Wolves at Molineux, deemed to have committed a 'serious foul'.

Jan 27, 2025 · Michael Oliver sparked controversy after dismissing Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly in a disputed decision on Saturday (January 25). The Gunners were reduced to ten men just before...

Jan 28, 2025 · Michael Oliver sent off Myles Lewis-Skelly during Arsenal's 1-0 win over Wolves; The experienced Premier League official has police patrolling the area around his house

Jan 27, 2025 · The Premier League have strongly condemned the abuse Michael Oliver has faced following Arsenal's 1-0 win over Wolves at the weekend. During Saturday's clash at Molineux, Myles Lewis-Skelly was shown a red card for a 'professional foul' on Matt Doherty, which stopped the home side from launching a counter-attack.

Jan 27, 2025 · Michael Oliver is banned from officiating one Premier League side amid a PGMOL investigation into abuse he received following a decision made during Arsenal's 1-0 win over Wolves on...

Jan 26, 2025 · The police have launched investigations into "threats and abuse" aimed at referee Michael Oliver and his family after Myles Lewis-Skelly controversial red card in Arsenal 's 1-0 victory at...

Jan 27, 2025 · Ref Watch: VAR frightened to overturn referee Michael Oliver's decision on Myles Lewis-Skelly's red card, says Stephen Warnock. Ex-Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher and Stephen Warnock ...