02-08-2025
Supporter takes over when official injured in League Two match
A supporter was asked to officiate during a League Two match on Saturday after an assistant referee picked up an injury.
There was a 17-minute delay in the first half of Shrewsbury Town's fixture against Bromley as a replacement for Scott Chaulkley was found.
As recorded by the home team's match report, Shrewsbury fan Alan Cork volunteered.
Cork, a qualified level-five referee, had been watching in the stands at Croud Meadow and stood in for the fourth official, who had taken the place of the assistant referee.
Shout-out to our new fourth official for the afternoon! 🙌
Thanks for saving the day, Alan 🫡😅
— Shrewsbury Town FC (@shrewsburytown) August 2, 2025
The incident was also tracked on Bromley's official X account.
The admin gave live updates as the PA announcer at the stadium asking for a replacement official as the players returned to the changing rooms in the break of play.
The PA announcer is now asking for a qualified referee.
Football is back, ladies and gentlemen.
28′ | #WeAreBromley | 0-0
— Bromley FC (@bromleyfc) August 2, 2025
The match finished in a goalless draw as both teams took a point on their first day of the 2025-26 league campaign.
Bromley finished eleventh in League Two last season, while Shrewsbury finished last in League One on 33 points, 13 points off safety, and were relegated to the fourth tier.
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