Stephanie Frappart to become first woman to referee Ligue 1 match as she prepares to officiate clash between Amiens and Strasbourg in preparation for Women's World Cup Stephanie Frappart, 35, will take charge of Amiens vs Strasbourg match She will become first female to referee top-flight men's fixture in France Frappart has been an official in Ligue 2 for the past five years Promotion comes ahead of FIFA Women's World Cup in France this summer
By Adam Shergold for MailOnline
Published: 17:01 BST, 23 April 2019 | Updated: 17:01 BST, 23 April 2019
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A top-flight men's match in France will be refereed by a woman for the first time this weekend.
The French Football Federation has announced the Ligue 1 fixture on Sunday between Amiens and Strasbourg will be officiated by Stephanie Frappart.
35-year-old Frappart has earned a promotion to the top division having been
