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 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 half-time...

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 28, 2025 · Under-fire referee Michael Oliver WILL take charge of a Premier League match this weekend, it's been confirmed. Oliver, 39, and members of his family have been subject to vile abuse following his...

5 days ago · The Premier League's Key Match Incidents Panel voted unanimously that Michael Oliver got it wrong to send off Myles Lewis-Skelly against Wolves, it has been revealed.. Arsenal were up in arms over ...

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...

Sep 25, 2024 · Michael Oliver and Anthony Taylor have each learnt whether they'll be back in Premier League referee action in Week 6 after a controversial weekend for officials in the top flight

Sep 26, 2024 · Following his duties at the Etihad, Oliver is set to return to Premier League action. He's on deck as VAR assistant for Chelsea's showdown with Brighton on Saturday and will take charge of Southampton's visit to Bournemouth on Monday.

Jan 27, 2025 · Ex-Premier League referee Keith Hackett told talkSPORT the sending-off was a "major error" and the VAR team should have "helped Michael" - and that Oliver should be given a "rest" for a couple of ...