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Premier League Match Officials for Matchweek 3
Will P
AUG 29, 2025
The Premier League has announced the officiating teams for Matchweek 3 of the 2025/26 season. Below is a detailed list of the appointed officials for each fixture, including referees, assistant referees, fourth officials, Video Assistant Referees (VAR), and assistant VARs.
These appointments ensure experienced oversight for all matches, with VAR support for key decisions.
Saturday, August 30, 2025
Chelsea vs. Fulham (12:30)
- Referee: Rob Jones
- Assistants: Neil Davies, Steve Meredith
- Fourth Official: Dean Whitestone
- VAR: Michael Salisbury
- Assistant VAR: Scott Ledger
Manchester United vs. Burnley (15:00)
- Referee: Sam Barrott
- Assistants: Tim Wood, Ian Hussin
- Fourth Official: David Webb
- VAR: Stuart Attwell
- Assistant VAR: Con Hatzidakis
Sunderland vs. Brentford (15:00)
- Referee: Anthony Taylor
- Assistants: Gary Beswick, Adam Nunn
- Fourth Official: Bobby Madley
- VAR: Darren England
- Assistant VAR: Natalie Aspinall
Tottenham Hotspur vs. AFC Bournemouth (15:00)
- Referee: Simon Hooper
- Assistants: Adrian Holmes, Simon Long
- Fourth Official: Tom Bramall
- VAR: John Brooks
- Assistant VAR: Richard West
Wolves vs. Everton (15:00)
- Referee: Michael Oliver
- Assistants: Stuart Burt, Lee Betts
- Fourth Official: Adam Herczeg
- VAR: Craig Pawson
- Assistant VAR: Nick Hopton
Leeds United vs. Newcastle United (17:30)
- Referee: Peter Bankes
- Assistants: Eddie Smart, Blake Antrobus
- Fourth Official: Steve Martin
- VAR: Jarred Gillett
- Assistant VAR: Tim Robinson
Sunday, August 31, 2025
Brighton vs. Manchester City (14:00)
- Referee: Darren England
- Assistants: Scott Ledger, Akil Howson
- Fourth Official: Simon Hooper
- VAR: Paul Tierney
- Assistant VAR: Nick Greenhalgh
Nottingham Forest vs. West Ham United (14:00)
- Referee: Craig Pawson
- Assistants: Simon Bennett, Dan Robathan
- Fourth Official: Rubeyn Ricardo
- VAR: Andy Madley
- Assistant VAR: Craig Taylor
Liverpool vs. Arsenal (16:30)
- Referee: Chris Kavanagh
- Assistants: Dan Cook, Wade Smith
- Fourth Official: Sam Barrott
- VAR: Michael Salisbury
- Assistant VAR: Sian Massey-Ellis
Aston Villa vs. Crystal Palace (19:00)
- Referee: Stuart Attwell
- Assistants: Con Hatzidakis, Nick Hopton
- Fourth Official: Peter Bankes
- VAR: John Brooks
- Assistant VAR: Tom Bramall
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