Matchday

Officials revealed ahead of Manchester United encounter

Appointments made for Sunday’s fixture.

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The officials for Sunday’s Premier League meeting with Manchester United have been announced, with Darren England set to take charge at Elland Road.

The 40-year-old has now been in the middle of over 100 Premier League fixtures, adding to nearly 200 EFL matches officiated in his career to date.

In 16 previous games to feature England, the Whites have won seven times and drawn on five occasions. United have picked up victories in the last three, beating Middlesbrough in the second tier before cruising past Chelsea in the Premier League and Norwich City in the Emirates FA Cup last term.

Sunday’s opposition, meanwhile, have earned six wins from nine fixtures refereed by official, losing twice. Most recently, they were beaten 2-0 at Hull City on the opening day of the Premier League season.

Running the touchlines are Scott Ledger and Matthew Wilkes with Andrew Kitchen appointed as Fourth Official. Keeping up with the action from Stockley Park is VAR Peter Bankes and Additional VAR Josh Smith.

2026/27 stats:

  • Games (all competitions): 4

  • Yellow cards issues (all competitions): 14

  • Red cards issued (all competitions): 0

Other match officials selected:

  • Assistant referees: Scott Ledger & Matthew Wilkes

  • Fourth Official: Andrew Kitchen

  • Video Assistant Referee: Peter Bankes

  • Additional Video Assistant Referee: Josh Smith

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