Leslie Irvine (referee)

Leslie John Raymond Irvine MBE (born 23 June 1958 in Derry, Northern Ireland)^{[citation needed]} is a former Northern Irish professional football referee. Previously working as a teacher with Limavady High School,^[2] he was a full international referee for FIFA until his retirement in 2003.^[3] He refereed four Irish Cup finals,^{[citation needed]} as well as several UEFA Cup and World Cup qualifying games.^[4]

Leslie Irvine
MBE

Born	1957 or 1958 (age 66–67)[1] Derry, Northern Ireland
Domestic
Years	League	Role
1978–2004	First League	Referee
International
Years	League	Role
1994–2003	FIFA listed	Referee

Irvine was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2024 New Year Honours for services to association football.^[5][6]