How many referees in a football match?

Answer 1

It depends on the level of the game.

Youth games have 2 to 4 officials working those games. They try to schedule 3 or 4.

High school:

Freshamn have 3 officials working those game. (Referee, Umpire and Head Linesman)

J.V. has 4 officials working those games. (Referee, Umpire, Line judge and Head Linesman)

Varsity has 5 officials working those games. (Referee, Umpire, Line Judge, Head Linesman and Back Judge)

College and NFL games have 7 officials working those games (same as High school varsity, but also with Field Judge and Side Judge)