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Mother-Daughter Duo Makes History in Women's Championship

3/28/2025

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Lorraine Catchpole and her daughter Francesca have shattered records as the first mother-daughter pair to officiate a professional match in the Women’s Championship. At just 22, Francesca, a National League referee, joined forces with her 55-year-old mother, Lorraine, a Women’s Super League official. Their youthful bond often has them mistaken for sisters, adding to the magic of their historic achievement.

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Lorraine Catchpole and her daughter Francesca have shattered records as the first mother-daughter pair to officiate a professional match in the Women’s Championship. At just 22, Francesca, a National League referee, joined forces with her 55-year-old mother, Lorraine, a Women’s Super League official. Their youthful bond often has them mistaken for sisters, adding to the magic of their historic achievement.