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Premier League Matchweek 28 Referees Announced
Match officials have been appointed for Matchweek 28 of the 2024/25 Premier League season. Here’s a breakdown of the refereeing assignments:
Key Referee Appointments
- Chris Kavanagh will serve as referee, assisted by Lee Betts and Scott Ledger. Sam Allison is the fourth official. Darren England will oversee VAR, assisted by Akil Howson.
- Sam Barrott is assigned as referee, with Tim Wood and Wade Smith as assistants. Andy Davies is the fourth official. Craig Pawson will be on VAR duty,assisted by Richard west.
- Simon Hooper will referee, assisted by Adrian Holmes and Nick Hopton. Rob Jones is the fourth official, while Paul Tierney takes charge of VAR, assisted by Ian Hussin.
- Anthony Taylor will referee, assisted by Gary Beswick and Adam Nunn. Darren Bond is the fourth official, while Paul Tierney takes charge of VAR, assisted by Tim Wood.
Full List of Match Officials
Below is the full list of referee appointments for the remaining Premier League fixtures in Matchweek 28:
- Lewis Smith: Assistants - Mat Wilkes, Marc Perry; Fourth official – tony Harrington; VAR – Matt Donohue; Assistant VAR – Derek Eaton.
- Jarred Gillett: Assistants – Darren Cann, Mark Scholes; Fourth official – Andy Madley; VAR – Peter Bankes; Assistant VAR – Neil Davies.
- Stuart Attwell: Assistants – Constantine Hatzidakis, Natalie Aspinall; Fourth official - Tom Bramall; VAR – Graham Scott; Assistant VAR – Dan Cook.
- Tim Robinson: Assistants – Stuart Burt, Steve Meredith; Fourth official - Sam barrott; VAR – Darren England; Assistant VAR – Nick Hopton.
- John Brooks: Assistants – Eddie Smart, Nick Greenhalgh; Fourth official – Simon Hooper; VAR - Andy Madley; Assistant VAR - Craig Taylor.
- Michael Salisbury: Assistants – Simon Bennett, Dan Robathan; Fourth official – Ben Toner; VAR - Alex. Chilowicz; Assistant VAR – simon Long.
Which referee is assigned to the biggest match of Matchweek 28?
Premier League Matchweek 28 Referees Q&A
Get the lowdown on the officials taking charge of the Premier LeagueS Matchweek 28. We’ve broken down the key appointments and answered your burning questions.
Q&A
- Who are the referees in charge of the biggest games?
- While all games are important,keep an eye on Chris Kavanagh,Sam Barrott,Simon Hooper and Anthony Taylor,as they are the key referee appointments of the match week.
- What does “VAR” stand for, and what do they do?
- VAR stands for Video Assistant Referee. They review key incidents using video replays to help the on-field referee make correct decisions, especially focusing on goals, penalties, red cards, and mistaken identity. Did you know VAR can only intervene in these specific situations?
- What’s the role of the fourth official?
- The fourth official manages substitutions, monitors the technical areas, and can assist the referee, frequently enough acting as a interaction link. They also oversee added time announcements.
- how many assistant referees are assigned to each match?
- Each match has two assistant referees who help the referee wiht offside calls, throw-ins, and other decisions along the touchlines.
Stay informed about the match officials and their crucial roles this Premier League Matchweek!
