EPL Match Day 7:Full List Of Appointed Match Officials

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The Professional Game Match Officials Ltd (PGMOL) has announced the list of referees and officials for Matchday 7 of the 2024/2025 English Premier League season. These officials will oversee the upcoming fixtures, ensuring the games are conducted fairly and efficiently.

Key Appointed Match Officials for Matchday 7

Referees, Assistant Referees, and VAR Officials

The list includes the main referees, assistant referees, and VAR officials who will be in charge of the Premier League matches this weekend. Their responsibilities include monitoring player conduct, ensuring correct decisions are made, and overseeing the implementation of VAR (Video Assistant Referee) for match-changing moments.

Example of Appointed Match Officials:

• Referee: Michael Oliver
• Assistant Referees: Stuart Burt, Simon Long
• Fourth Official: Anthony Taylor
• VAR: Lee Mason

Official Decisions for a Smooth Matchday

Each appointment is made based on the official’s experience, expertise, and the demands of the fixture. The PGMOL aims to maintain a high standard of officiating throughout the season, and these appointments are key to ensuring fairness in the league.

How Do Officials Impact the Game?

The role of the match officials is crucial in maintaining the integrity of the competition. From managing player behavior to overseeing critical VAR decisions, the officials ensure that the spirit of the game is upheld.

For further updates on Premier League officiating, visit SoccerVar’s EPL section.

For a detailed breakdown of all match officials in the Premier League, check out BBC Sport’s Official Premier League Coverage.

• Saturday 5 October
• Selhurst Park, London
• Crystal Palace
• 12:30
• Liverpool

Referee: Simon Hooper. Assistants: Adrian Holmes, Simon Long. Fourth official: Leigh Doughty. VAR: David Coote. Assistant VAR: Natalie Aspinall.

• Saturday 5 October
• Emirates Stadium, London
• Arsenal
• 15:00
• Southampton

Referee: Tony Harrington. Assistants: Darren Cann, Derek Eaton. Fourth official: Josh Smith. VAR: Michael Salisbury. Assistant VAR: Ian Hussin.

• Saturday 5 October
• Gtech Community Stadium, Brentford
• Brentford
• 15:00
• Wolves

Referee: Andy Madley. Assistants: Nick Hopton, Wade Smith. Fourth official: James Bell. VAR: Michael Oliver. Assistant VAR: Stuart Burt.

• Saturday 5 October
• King Power Stadium, Leicester
• Leicester
• 15:00
• Bournemouth

Referee: Darren Bond. Assistants: Constantine Hatzidakis, Matthew Wilkes. Fourth official: Robert Jones. VAR: Stuart Attwell. Assistant VAR: Dan Cook.

• Saturday 5 October
• Etihad Stadium, Manchester
• Man City
• 15:00
• Fulham

Referee: Peter Bankes. Assistants: Eddie Smart, Nick Greenhalgh. Fourth official: Oliver Langford. VAR: Graham Scott. Assistant VAR: Sian Massey-Ellis.

• Saturday 5 October
• London Stadium, London
• West Ham
• 15:00
• Ipswich

Referee: Anthony Taylor. Assistants: Gary Beswick, Adam Nunn. Fourth official: Andrew Kitchen. VAR: Darren England. Assistant VAR: Scott Ledger.

• Saturday 5 October
• Goodison Park, Liverpool
• Everton
• 17:30
• Newcastle

Referee: Craig Pawson. Assistants: Marc Perry, Mark Scholes. Fourth official: Tim Robinson. VAR: Chris Kavanagh. Assistant VAR: Harry Lennard.

• Sunday 6 October
• Villa Park, Birmingham
• Aston Villa
• 14:00
• Man Utd

Referee: Robert Jones (pictured). Assistants: Neil Davies, Akil Howson. Fourth official: Simon Hooper. VAR: John Brooks. Assistant VAR: Gary Beswick.

• Sunday 6 October
• Stamford Bridge, London
• Chelsea
• 14:00
• Nott’m Forest

Referee: Chris Kavanagh. Assistants: Lee Betts, James Mainwaring. Fourth official: Tony Harrington. VAR: Jarred Gillett. Assistant VAR: Wade Smith.

• Sunday 6 October
• American Express Stadium, Falmer
• Brighton
• 16:30
• Spurs

Referee: David Coote. Assistants: Timothy Wood, Craig Taylor. Fourth official: Andy Madley. VAR: Paul Tierney. Assistant VAR: Adam Nunn