The match officials for Leeds United’s Premier League clash with Fulham on Saturday afternoon have been announced, with Craig Pawson set to take charge at Craven Cottage.
The vastly experienced referee has made over 270 appearances in the top-flight since a 2013 debut, alongside numerous cup finals, European encounters and international fixtures.
The Whites have got a mixed record in their 12 matches overseen by the 46-year-old, winning four times and drawing on three occasions.
Those results began with a 2013 meeting with Barnsley in the Championship. Pawson was most recently in the middle of a memorable Elland Road victory over Leicester City in the 2023/24 campaign as Daniel Farke’s side fought from a goal down to record victory.
Fulham, meanwhile, have struggled for form in their 12 matches refereed by the official, winning just twice and falling to defeat on seven occasions.
Most recently, Marco Silva’s team were edged out by West Ham United away from home midway through the previous term.
Keeping up with the action from Stockley Park is Video Assistant Referee Paul Tierney and Additional VAR Blake Antrobus.
2025/26 stats:
Games (all competitions): 2
Yellow cards issued: 2
Red cards issued: 1
Other match officials selected:
Assistant referees: Lee Betts & Mark Scholes
Fourth official: Josh Smith
Video Assistant Referee: Paul Tierney
Additional Video Assistant Referee: Blake Antrobus
