Tom Bramall will referee Newcastle United’s Premier League match against Crystal Palace next Wednesday.
Wednesday 24th April
Crystal Palace vs Newcastle United
Selhurst Park
Kick-off 8pm BST
United will go to south London hoping to extend their unbeaten streak to five games after an 11-day break following their 4-0 home triumph over Tottenham Hotspur, with Bramall’s appointment for the game confirmed.
Bramall has been a member of Select Group 1 – England’s top level for referees – since 2022, after being promoted from the EFL earlier that year for his top tier debut.
The 34-year-old first became an EFL referee prior to the 2018/19 season, but an anterior cruciate ligament injury hampered his progress the following summer.
Last season, the Sheffield-born official oversaw two J1 League games – Gamba Osaka’s 2-2 draw with Consadole Sapporo and Urawa Red Diamonds’ 3-0 triumph against Kashiwa Reysol – and this season, he has handled two Premier League games involving Eddie Howe’s team. Bramall officiated the Magpies’ 2-0 home victory over Burnley in September 2023, as well as their 4-4 draw with Luton Town in February, both at St. James’ Park.
2023/24 stats
Games (all competitions): 26
Yellow cards issued: 110
Red cards issued: 2
Assistants
Assistant referees: Tim Wood and Steve Meredith
Fourth official: Tim Robinson
VAR: Chris Kavanagh
Assistant VAR: Mark Scholes
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