The team at REFSIX know a thing or two about timing the game, but we’re always open to learning more. We’ve joined forces with Dr Matt Robins at the University of Kent to examine how much game time is played in English leagues. The study will inform how long halves should be in future, adjusted for dead ball time. 

As highlighted at the World Cup in Qatar, there are differing opinions as to how rigorously referees should be applying injury time. There are discussions within FIFA as to whether the game should model sports like Rugby. All of this has implications for referees from the grassroots up, and we want to ensure the needs of referees are included in any changes to the laws of the game. 

Keep an eye out on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn for updates about this exciting study. Once complete, we aim to continue building on this work and feed into the discussion about how the game should change. 

CEO of REFSIX Hassan Rajwani had this to say: 

When we started REFSIX, we aimed to make the world's best timer, amongst a host of other features. Now that the game is evolving we must evolve with it. By partnering with the University of Kent, we are going to be at the forefront of this conversation and help the game develop with referees' needs in mind. 

Dr. Matt Robins, Lecturer in Sport Science and Performance Analysis, at the University of Kent, had this to say:

Developing strong, sustainable partnerships with companies who share our passion for conducting high-quality research that has clear practical, translational value to the real world is critical to our work here at the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences at the University of Kent. We are proud to work collaboratively with REFSIX to undertake research that we hope generates insight and evidence to support and inform the conversation about how the game might develop in the future. 

About REFSIX
REFSIX is an app for referees that helps time the game, record match incidents and track performance. Available on desktop, phone or smartwatch, we enable referees to reduce their match administration and aid development. Used in 160 countries worldwide, with over 1 million matches completed so far, REFSIX has a huge and growing fan base. We also work with national, regional and state associations to recruit and retain referees.

If you'd like to get involved or know more about the study, get in touch contact@refsix.com.