Hartlepool United v Northampton Town set for referee history
Sunny Singh Gill will become the first British South Asian to referee a league game in over 10 years when he takes charge of Hartlepool United’s trip to Northampton Town.
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Singh will follow in his dad’s footsteps after being selected as one of five officials to be promoted to the EFL this summer.
Singh’s dad, Jarnail, took charge of more than 150 games from 2004-2010.
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Hide AdSingh told Sky Sports ahead of his first EFL game: "To follow in my father's footsteps and become the next South Asian, and Sikh-Punjabi, to be promoted as an EFL referee is a proud moment.
"A decade on from my dad refereeing in the EFL, I have achieved my dream.
"It's been a lot of hard work this year training away from the pitch, improving in every department with the help of the PGMOL and my coaches.
“I now want to set more goals and fulfil my dream of becoming the first South Asian Premier League referee."