The match officials for Leeds United’s Sky Bet Championship fixture with Preston North End at Elland Road on Sunday have been confirmed, with David Webb set to take charge.
The Durham based official has been an EFL referee since 2008 and has taken charge of over 500 professional matches. He is part of the Select Group 2 list of referees and has been since the 2018/19 campaign.
Webb last refereed Leeds last October, when Crysencio Summerville's goal secured the Whites a 1-0 win over Queens Park Rangers at Elland Road.
In total, Webb has taken charge of Leeds on 10 previous occasions, of which the Whites have won on five times. In that time he has issued 12 yellow cards to Leeds players.
Webb last refereed Preston in their 4-2 away defeat at Ipswich Town, also last October.
He has taken charge of the Lilywhites 25 times, overseeing 15 wins, three draws and seven defeats, issuing 45 yellow cards and one red card.
Webb’s last match officiating was Southampton's 4-0 FA Cup victory over Walsall on January 6th.
2023/24 stats
Games (all competitions): 19
Yellow cards issued: 73
Red cards issued: 1
Other match officials selected
Assistant referees: Rob Smith & Matthew Smith
Fourth official: Tom Nield