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The Ref Stop Reviews 486

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the swift delivery service and the high quality of the products received, often highlighting that items are genuine and well-made. Many consumers also commend the excellent service, noting the helpful and accommodating staff who provide great communication and support. However, some customers also noted issues with their orders, including incorrect items being delivered or significant delays in processing and dispatch. A few people mentioned that delivery times could be slow, especially for items requiring specific badges, and some experienced problems with online ordering or customer care response times.

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Delivery service

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Product

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Order

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Service

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Quality

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Maxine in customer support has been awesome! Super responsive and was able to fix my mistake in the delivery address. The items were delivered quickly. When I realised a wrong item was sent, Maxine... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordered a referee kit for my daughter. Ref stop got in contact to check something on my order - and sure enough I had messed up! They sorted it and still had the right package delivered within the tim... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had to call to change a badge on one of my Puma DNA Match shirts, as the badge I wanted wasn’t listed but was available in the DIY options. I requested the FA Match Official Badge instead of the sel... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Ref Stop is an excellent company to order all your refereeing items and training kits and all things football. Having used them on many occasions they have kept me informed on delivery timelines a... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Placed another order with The Ref Stop and again, not been let down. Great coms, items are dispatched quickly, personalised and great quality. Would always use and recommend them if you haven’t given... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I just started as a ref and wanted to get gear. Originally I bought from another online seller but returned the items as they were all Chinese copy. Then contacted the ref stop and havent looked bac... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perfect for my grandson which is a very good 17 year old qualified ref who broke his other one last week. He tells me it’s fantastic quality

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Speedy delivery and great value £5 mystery box which I added onto an order. Received a whistle wrist strap, cards & card wallet and a Joma referee shirt!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Products are excellent, use them twice weekly. Delivery was on-time and packaged well, Pricing is a bit steep for some things but the qaulity is remarkable, 100% reccomend and I look forward too using... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really pleased with the ref shop Ordered a variety of different products, great quality and care in the delivery process and was entered into a prize draw and won. Even managed to get the prize to m... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Currently the website is very clunky and not very smooth, you can navigate around but you need to wait to move onto each page. From a user perspective it is frustrating. That being said the service yo... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time ordering from the ref shop , but it won’t be the last , my husband has been looking for a green ref top for a while and the ref shop had just the colour he wanted, fast delivery.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Items of very good quality- delivered water 14 days. Should probably make it clear that items requiring a specific badge will mean a longer delivery period, apart from that very good & will use again... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Clothes arrived as expected. Can’t fault the items in the mystery box, definantly recommend getting one if you are undecided

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thanks so much quick delivery. Hopefully other items will be in stock soon xx thanks for listening and progressed my order so quickly.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Over two weeks and order still being processed!! Company do not reply to email requests for an update! My son qualified as a ref and cannot start because no goods have been despatched !!! It’s getti... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The whole process was good. Easy to order, kept ne informed and delivered when promised . Great customer service.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered some stuff weeks ago and didn't arrive.. i emailed them 2 weeks after and replied ensuring my order would be out that day. Went on holiday came bk and surprise it wasn't here... I had to re... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The telephone staff were really helpful when I encountered a problem ordering on line. Also my order was delivered promptly.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The website, service, delivery times and quality of product is simply brilliant. My second order now. 10/10.. why go anywhere else 👏🏻

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've made several orders on Refstop, any problems i've ever had I've always received a polite response on their email customer service team. I recently purchased some badges, coins and a mystery pack... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordered a watch and arrived next day with a sweet note to say good luck in your first ref match and also got a cool coin for the toss pre match

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great products, excellent customer service (a call to double check sizing requirements), and swift postage. Will be back!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordered a referee shirt with county badge on Wednesday afternoon and it arrived Thursday morning . What a great service. Would definitely recommend.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Every time that I place an order, tge goods are dispatched without delay, and arrive on the stated date. I cannot fault the process, and the goods are always as stated.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordered loads of stuff from these guys, the was a mistake with the order but good customer service saw it rectified promptly

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exemplary service from a company that that know what is expected from the refereeing community, and will go beyond that. Top class!

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I still haven't received the item. Royal mail were meant to deliver 2/12/25. Received a message saying they hadn't attempted it. Just tracked it and now saying they tried to deliver 6.45am today. (... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Smashed the item out in no time, so quick Definitely recommend buying anything from these guys

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Another disappointing experience with RefStop. Placed an order of items that were available on their website only to receive an email over a week later to say that one of the items was out of stock an... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Happy with purchase. Packaging could’ve been a little smaller, extra large parcel bag used when an envelope would’ve been suffice. Great tracking.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The website is very slow & some aspects do not work as they should. However hopefully these are being sorted after I phoned them. The items are mostly good quality delivery is slow.

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Amazing quality and variety of items. Had to wait over two weeks for my order and when it did arrive I had an incorrect item. This error was rectified within 24 hours. Gone down the middle with 3 star... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service very quick postage & brilliant quality kit. Thank you so much

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Expensive and slow delivery. Asking for a review but the items have still not been received, 10 days after ordering.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

really speedy delivery - arrived following day, which is quite a feat at the moment

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service as always. Suer fast delivery and great communication to queries. Amazing g and friendly local company offering great deals and service

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

What went right more like. Your systems placed 3 orders when I only placed 1 and took 3 amounts of money. Your email service in trying to sort this out failed. Trying to get a returns label to me fail... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Purchased a voucher and it was immediately sent to who I bought it for. Easy website to navigate

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Delivery was excellent. Ordered XL and looks large enough for average adult. Bought for a present. Quality of the Nike ref rain jacket was very poor. Material feels cheap. Side pockets didn't ev... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Got my order wrong lucky enough I ain’t stupid and realise I was under what I should have

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The delivery was very fast and as normal the product I received was of very good quality.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brill, order done quick , went to collect , friendly and helpful,even brought more while I was there

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick, fast and reliable. Top quality products that help my games (and I am sure others) go smoothly

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Easy ordering. A bit over priced for what it is. Packaging ok. Delivery is way to long, had to chase a couple of times, however the customer service is excellent

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This is the second time on the bounce my order has been delivered incorrectly. Slow delivery and lack of competence in customer care response times.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What a great place to order from and exceptional quality, the products and services from a local business are exceptional. Thankyou .!!!

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Despite multiple occasions of being told they will be dispatched “early next week” by both phone and email, my order took just shy of two months to be delivered, with no communication on the delay f... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to use website, was kept in fully up to date with the process and items got delivered quickly

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good Quick and simple, arrived in good time and always great customer service.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Their customer service is very good and the products they offer are top notch.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

East to order, communication very good and delivered with a few days of ordering. Would recommend to everyone.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I ordered my goods on Thursday and they were delivered on Saturday ready for my weekend games. Very prompt service!

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Written by the company

At The Ref Stop, we’re referees ourselves so we understand exactly what officials need, both on and off the pitch. As the world’s biggest supplier of referee kit and equipment, we’re proud to offer the best match gear from leading global brands, all backed by fast delivery and outstanding service. We’re passionate about supporting referees at every level and committed to providing the quality and reliability you can trust.

As the world’s biggest referee kit and equipment supplier, we’re committed to delivering quality gear from top brands like Nike, Adidas, Puma, and Joma. We promise fast delivery, reliable service, and the support referees deserve — from referees who understand the game.

Written by the company

Your One-Stop Shop for Referee Kit and Equipment
Run by referees, for referees — we’re proud to support officials from the grassroots to the professional game. The Ref Stop provides quality referee kit and equipment with fast, reliable service and a genuine understanding of what referees need.

Trusted by Referees, Backed by Our Guarantee

Because referees need service they can rely on....

Because referees need service they can rely on....
At The Ref Stop, we’re committed to giving every referee complete confidence when they shop with us. We guarantee high-quality products, fair prices, and fast, dependable delivery on every order. As active referees ourselves, we know how important it is to have gear you can rely on — so if something isn’t right, we’ll put it right quickly. Our goal is simple: to make sure every referee, from grassroots to the professional game, receives the service and support they deserve.

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4.5

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

486 reviews

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Order cancelled

Order cancelled. One of the items in a set not in stock. No initial communication when chased said it would be in stock the next day. Asked for them to advise. No communication. So cancelled the order and will look elsewhere.

16 March 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

WARNING: Order #38539 from January 5th – They take your money and ignore you!

DO NOT BUY FROM THIS SHOP.
I placed my order on January 5th (#38539), and it has been over two months of absolute silence.
The order is still stuck "In Processing," and the shipment never moved.

​I have sent more than 10 emails and reminders to their support team and Maxine, but I am being completely ignored. This is not a professional business - this is a scam behavior.

​Save your money and go elsewhere !

5 January 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really happy with the quality of the…

Really happy with the quality of the hoodie that I ordered

16 March 2026
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Reply from The Ref Stop

Good morning,

We are pleased to hear you are happy with the quality of the hoodie.

We look forward to helping you out again soon.

Thank you for the review,
The Ref Stop Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Dont bother.

Lists items they dont have as they are waiting for delivery's but dont contact the customers, then get told be here Wednesday then comes thursday to have the wrong socks to be told be here saturday no delivery, emailed sunday chased on monday phoned to now get a tracking delivery tuesday. Over 1 week from order to maybe get it right.
Wont be ordering from this company again.

8 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service, delivered within a couple of days. Greta quality kit and badges applied perfectly.

12 March 2026
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Reply from The Ref Stop

Hi Christopher,

Thank you for making this review!

We are really happy to hear you are pleased with our service and quality of our products.

Many thanks,
The Ref Stop Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great products

Great products , service is great and quick delivery.

11 March 2026
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Reply from The Ref Stop

Hi Stephen,

Thank you for making this review - we really appreciate it!

Glad to hear you are happy with our service and products.

Best regards,
The Ref Stop Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really good service.

Really good service.

4 March 2026
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Reply from The Ref Stop

Hi Francis,

Thank you for the review , we are happy to hear you are pleased either way our service.

Best regards,
The Ref Stop Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

East to order

East to order, communication very good and delivered with a few days of ordering.
Would recommend to everyone.

9 March 2026
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Reply from The Ref Stop

Hi Paul,

thank you for making this review - we appreciate it!

Thank you for the review and the recommendation.

Best regards,
The Ref Stop Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

great customer service and fast delivery

great customer service and fast delivery

9 March 2026
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Reply from The Ref Stop

Hi Ben,

Really happy to hear you are happy with our service and delivery time.

we really appreciate you making this review!

Many thanks,
The Ref Stop Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

9 March 2026
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Reply from The Ref Stop

Good morning,

Thank you for this review!

We are glad to hear you are happy with our service.

best regards,
The Ref Stop Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Incredible delivery time and a top…

Incredible delivery time and a top drawer free gift that took me by surprise. Service is always perfect from TRS. Thank you!

2 March 2026
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Reply from The Ref Stop

Hi Sean,

Thank you for making this review!

We appreciate the kind words and are glad you are happy with our delivery time and our service.

Best regards,
The Ref Stop Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great products and great service

Great products and great service

9 March 2026
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Reply from The Ref Stop

Hi Ian,

Thank you for leaving this review!

We appreciate the good words and our golf you are happy with your products and our service.

Best regards,
The Ref Stop Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The whole process was good

The whole process was good. Easy to order, kept ne informed and delivered when promised . Great customer service.

2 March 2026
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Reply from The Ref Stop

Good morning ,

We are very happy to hear you found it easy to order with us and you are happy with our customer service.

Thank you for hosing The Ref Stop and making this review!

Kind regards,
The Ref Stop Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The best for referees

I've made several orders on Refstop, any problems i've ever had I've always received a polite response on their email customer service team. I recently purchased some badges, coins and a mystery pack for £10. I probably received £40 worth of stuff back which was a surprise, including the new kit bag, cards, sweatband. I told them I was going to Portugal for an event and they've stocked me up ready for it, even gave me some of the CORE coins to trade! One of the best and most reliable places I shop on for my refereeing gear! Thanks again :)

2 March 2026
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Reply from The Ref Stop

Hi Nathan,

Thank you for making this review!

We appreciate your good words and are very glad we could assist you.

Best regards,
The Ref Stop Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great communications

Ordered a referee kit for my daughter. Ref stop got in contact to check something on my order - and sure enough I had messed up! They sorted it and still had the right package delivered within the time needed. Excellent communications.

6 March 2026
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Reply from The Ref Stop

Hi Tim,

Thank you for this review!

We are really glad we could help you out.

Many thanks,
The Ref Stop Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great products and speedy delivery

Great products and speedy delivery

25 February 2026
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Reply from The Ref Stop

Hi Stephen,

Thank you for making this review!

We are glad to hear that you are happy with our products and delivery time.

Thank you for choosing The Ref Stop.

Best regards,
The Ref Stop Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great quality and super fast delivery

Great quality and super fast delivery

5 March 2026
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Reply from The Ref Stop

Hi Ashley,

We really appreciate you making this review!

Thank you for the kind words and we are glad you are happy with our service and delivery.

best regards,
The Ref Stop Team

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