Del Shakespear

Always authentic ✨️

@CapitalFootball - Ref |
@ProRefsAus - VP |
Fearless Women - Director

[Del Shakespear @Del_Shakespear]

One of my favourite 📸 from this past @aleaguewomen season

You can't be what you can't see 🙌

Here's to more strong, fearless, driven, courageous women coming through our refereeing, playing, coaching, leadership & admin ranks in ⚽️

#empowerment #girlsthatref #thirdteam

[Football Queensland @FootballQLD]

Investment in referees is an investment in the future of our game ⚽

A-League Men Referee of the Year and Football Queensland Head of Advanced Match Officials Alex King, sat down with Football Queensland General Manager of Leagues and Officials Slater Asnicar to discuss the need for clubs and communities to shift their mindset to backing young referees, supporting their development, and moving away from criticism that drives officials out of the game.

Watch the full interview on YouTube 📺 https://t.co/RrfIZWeB22

[CommBank Socceroos @Socceroos]

SQUAD CONFIRMED: Introducing your CommBank #Socceroos who will represent Australia at the #FIFAWorldCup 🇦🇺

Congratulations, lads! Go do us all proud 💚💛

📰 All the info: https://t.co/F1kuReZlxM

[Football Australia @FootballAUS]

U15 Referee of the Tournament: Isabella Walshe (NNSW)
U16 Referee of the Tournament: Anna Liacopoulos (Football Vic)

U15 Coach of the Tournament: Anissa Tann (Football NSW Sky)
U16 Coach of the Tournament: Sebastian Zancan (Football Vic Blue)

[Football Australia @FootballAUS]

Four Aussie refs are off to the #FIFAWorldCup! 👏🙌

Congratulations to Shaun Evans, Alireza Faghani, Andrew Lindsay and George Lakrindis who are amongst the 170 officials selected for the global football tournament 💚💛

[FIFA Media @fifamedia]

Match officials appointed for FIFA World Cup 2026™

⚽️ Total of 52 referees, 88 assistant referees and 30 video match officials from across all six confederations and 50 Member Associations selected for global showpiece
⚽️ Selection process based on quality and consistency of performances at highest level
⚽️ FIFA Team One set to meet demands of groundbreaking FIFA World Cup™, featuring 104 matches across three host countries

#FootballUnitesTheWorld #FIFAWorldCup2026

Read more here: https://t.co/YAgQcs6cA2

[Football Australia @FootballAUS]

Congratulations on a fantastic career, Delfina & Danielle! 👏

Delfina Shakespear took the field for the last time in Saturday's game between Canberra United v Brisbane Roar. Delfina has announced her retirement from national league duty with this final match, her 125th at this level, equalling the record for ALW assistant referee appointments. Delfina's first match came back in 2013 in Canberra v Brisbane, the same match-up as her last.

Danielle Anderson also took to the field for the last time in Friday's game between Adelaide United v Wellington Phoenix, announcing her retirement. Danielle made her debut in the 2011 season and featured in over 100 matches.

[Football Australia @FootballAUS]

Congratulations on a fantastic career, Rachel & Anastasia! 👏

Rachel Mitchenson took the field for the last time in Friday's game between Brisbane Roar v Perth Glory. Rachel has announced her retirement from national league duty with over 90 matches as a referee, debuting back in 2013, following multiple matches as an Assistant Referee.

Anastasia Filacouridis also took to the field for the last time in Saturday's game between Sydney FC v Melbourne Victory, announcing her retirement. Anastasia made her debut in the 2017/18 season, and featured in 78 matches as an assistant referee.

[Football Australia @FootballAUS]

VAR is about more than technology. It’s composure, communication and game sense.

[Our Game @OurGameAUS]

Maria Patrikis made history in 2026 when she became the first female Australian FIFA futsal referee - and the first Victorian to do so since the 1990s 👏

Read all about her history making journey (so far): https://t.co/VBVMJzqcWO

[Del Shakespear @Del_Shakespear]

The "better" Shakespear helping empower Solomon Islands referees imparting advice and practical knowledge as part of the #PacificAusSports Football Tour.
Connection through love of the game & refereeing ⚽️

[Football Australia @FootballAUS]

Growing together, on and off the pitch. 🤝🇫🇯🇸🇧

During the #PacificAusSports Football Tour, Australian match officials trained and officiated alongside referees from Fiji and the Solomon Islands, sharing perspectives, approaches and matchday experiences.

From joint appointments in Lautoka and Honiara to a combined theory session with Solomon Islands referees, the focus was on building connections, consistency and a stronger refereeing community across the Pacific.

[Del Shakespear @Del_Shakespear]

Proud moment for Team ACT - well deserved Crackers. Can't wait to share this milestone with you ⚽️

[CapitalFootball @CapitalFootball]

Congratulations to ACT Referee Harrison Cracknell on his debut appointment to the A-Leagues, being named as the Fourth Official for the match between Canberra United and Sydney FC on Wednesday 10 December!

#GameOn

[Del Shakespear @Del_Shakespear]

Excited for this incredible woman ✨️

Thank you highlighting the #thirdteam @teopellizzeri 🙌

[Teo Pellizzeri @teopellizzeri]

Congratulations to Shab Roshan on a first central appointment in @aleaguewomen

15 years working her way up through Victoria including time off to have a baby. Was a fourth official a year ago, now will take charge of #MCYvWEL on Sunday.

[Football Australia @FootballAUS]

The Match Official appointments for Round 6 of the Ninja A-League 2025/26 season have been confirmed ⬇️

https://t.co/jOXBIEKdGG

[Australian Championship @AusChampionship]

Football Australia has confirmed the match officials for the inaugural #AusChampionship Final, marking another important milestone in the competition’s first season.

Congratulations to all the officials appointed. 👏

🗞️ Details: https://t.co/kXIiu4gFU0

[Del Shakespear @Del_Shakespear]

More of this!
Woodsy and his team were excellent today 👏 ⚽️
@SBSSportau
#AusChampionship

[SBS Sport @SBSSportau]

No nonsense!

It's not often we'd post a picture with a referee in the centre, but Declan Woods has done a standout job so far in the Australian Championship semi-final!

#AusChampionship | October 10 - December 6 | SBS & SBS On Demand 📺

[Del Shakespear @Del_Shakespear]

Have you had your say yet?

[Football Australia @FootballAUS]

Your voice can change the game 👊

We’re committed to creating a refereeing environment where people from all backgrounds, experiences, and communities feel supported and valued.

[Del Shakespear @Del_Shakespear]

Round ✌️ see you soon Adelaide ✈️

[Football Australia @FootballAUS]

Football Australia has confirmed the Match Official appointments for Round 2 of the Ninja A-League 2025/26 season. ⬇️
https://t.co/r55OupiiIa

[andrew howe @AndyHowe_statto]

Official @aleaguewomen 2025-26 season guide is up! 281 pages of statsy goodness for the 18th ALW season, including 270 player profiles.

Check it out here => https://t.co/cDDsfmDGYi

[CapitalFootball @CapitalFootball]

Congratulations to ACT Match Official Delfina Shakespear on being nominated for the 'Rising Tide' Award as part of The Female Athlete Project 2025 Awards, honouring women who change the game.

To find out more, and to vote for Delfina, follow the link 👉 https://t.co/nFy2Zz3nTW