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Match Officials For Matchweek 4
Will P
SEP 12, 2025
As the 2025/26 Premier League season gathers pace, Matchweek 4 promises another thrilling round of action. With teams settling into their campaigns and early rivalries igniting, the role of match officials becomes crucial in maintaining the integrity and flow of the world's most competitive football league.
The Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) has announced the full slate of referees, assistant referees, fourth officials, Video Assistant Referees (VAR), and assistant VARs for all 10 fixtures.
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The standout fixture is undoubtedly the Manchester derby on Sunday, where Manchester City host Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium. With both sides vying for early bragging rights and crucial points in the title race, expect an electric atmosphere.
Elsewhere, Arsenal face an interesting test against Nottingham Forest, with Ange Postecoglou now in charge, while Liverpool travel to Turf Moor to take on a gritty Burnley side looking to cause an upset. The Saturday slate is packed with intriguing matchups, including a London derby between West Ham and Tottenham, and Chelsea’s visit to Brentford under the lights, where both teams will aim to build momentum.
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Saturday, September 13, 2025
Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest
Kick-off: 12:30pm
- Referee: Darren England
- Assistant Referees: Scott Ledger, Nick Greenhalgh
- Fourth Official: Oliver Langford
- VAR: Andy Madley
- Assistant VAR: Marc Perry
AFC Bournemouth vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Kick-off: 3:00pm
- Referee: Peter Bankes
- Assistant Referees: Eddie Smart, Mat Wilkes
- Fourth Official: Steve Martin
- VAR: Paul Howard
- Assistant VAR: Akil Howson
Crystal Palace vs Sunderland
Kick-off: 3:00pm
- Referee: Tom Bramall
- Assistant Referees: Simon Bennett, Dan Robathan
- Fourth Official: John Busby
- VAR: Tim Robinson
- Assistant VAR: Sian Massey-Ellis
Everton vs Aston Villa
Kick-off: 3:00pm
- Referee: Simon Hooper
- Assistant Referees: Adrian Holmes, Simon Long
- Fourth Official: Andrew Kitchen
- VAR: Alex Chilowicz
- Assistant VAR: Tony Harrington
Fulham vs Leeds United
Kick-off: 3:00pm
- Referee: Craig Pawson
- Assistant Referees: Lee Betts, Mark Scholes
- Fourth Official: Josh Smith
- VAR: Paul Tierney
- Assistant VAR: Blake Antrobus
Newcastle United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Kick-off: 3:00pm
- Referee: Chris Kavanagh
- Assistant Referees: Dan Cook, Ian Hussin
- Fourth Official: Anthony Backhouse
- VAR: Tim Wood
- Assistant VAR: Wade Smith
West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Kick-off: 5:30pm
- Referee: Jarred Gillett
- Assistant Referees: Neil Davies, Steve Meredith
- Fourth Official: Rob Jones
- VAR: John Brooks
- Assistant VAR: Natalie Aspinall
Brentford vs Chelsea
Kick-off: 8:00pm
- Referee: Stuart Attwell
- Assistant Referees: Constantine Hatzidakis, Nick Hopton
- Fourth Official: Lewis Smith
- VAR: James Bell
- Assistant VAR: Craig Taylor
Sunday, September 14, 2025
Burnley vs Liverpool
Kick-off: 2:00pm
- Referee: Michael Oliver
- Assistant Referees: Stuart Burt, James Mainwaring
- Fourth Official: Chris Kavanagh
- VAR: Paul Tierney
- Assistant VAR: Eddie Smart
Manchester City vs Manchester United
Kick-off: 4:30pm
- Referee: Anthony Taylor
- Assistant Referees: Gary Beswick, Adam Nunn
- Fourth Official: Simon Hooper
- VAR: John Brooks
- Assistant VAR: Neil Davies
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