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Natalie Aspinall to become the second female assistant referee in the Premier League after Sian Massey-Ellis as the PGMOL confirm four promotions to the top flight for next season

Natalie Aspinall has been announced as just the second female assistant referee in the Premier League, after Sian Massey-Ellis.

PGMOL, the refereeing governing body in England, confirmed four promotions to the English top-flight on Tuesday.

Yorkshire referee Tom Bramall, plus assistants Nick Greenhalgh and Steve Meredith were also bumped up to 'Select Group 1' - the highest-ranking officials in the country.

Lancashire's Aspinall follows in the footsteps of current top-flight official Sian Massey-Ellis

Four promotions to the @premierleague panel confirmed by PGMOL. Includes Natalie Aspinall becoming the second female assistant referee. Yorkshire ref Tom Bramall, plus assistants Nick Greenhalgh + Steve Meredith also new on the list.