FA Cup final referee appointed

Wednesday 08 May 2024 16:53

Andy Madley will referee the 2024 Emirates FA Cup final between United and Manchester City on Saturday 25 May.

The official from West Riding FA will take charge of the showpiece occasion at Wembley, and has spoken about his pride when receiving the call.

“It’s an absolute delight and honour to receive this appointment,” he told TheFA.com.

“Domestically, it’s the biggest game of any referee’s career, the one we all dream of when we complete the referee course. I can only imagine what it will be like to lead the two teams out in front of a sold-out Wembley.

“To receive this appointment off the back of my hard work this season is truly humbling.”

Madley has been in the middle for three of our games this season. The first was our dramatic 2-1 victory over Brentford in October, when Scott McTominay popped up with two late goals.

He also had the whistle for February’s 3-0 win over West Ham United at Old Trafford, as well as the 3-1 reverse to our neighbours, and cup-final opponents, in the Etihad Stadium derby in March.

Harry Lennard and Nick Hopton are the assistant referees, while Simon Hooper will be the fourth official.

Michael Oliver is on VAR duty, with Peter Bankes in the support role and Stuart Burt as the assistant.

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Wednesday 08 May 2024 16:53