A statement from the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) said Madley had "decided to relocate due to a change in his personal circumstances".

Madley, 32, was one of 18 full-time professional referees and took charge of 91 top-flight matches since 2013.

He refereed the 2017 Community Shield at Wembley and oversaw 19 Premier League games in 2017-18.

Madley was not involved during the first weekend of this Premier League season.