The Emirates FA Cup is set to ignite the footballing world once again as 40 first-round properties are scheduled to take place between November 3rd and November 5th, 2023. The appointed match officials for these exciting clashes have been announced, ensuring the fair play and smooth running of the competition. Let’s take a look at the referees, assistant referees, and fourth officials who will be overseeing these matches.
1. Curzon Ashton vs. Barnet
- Referee: Garreth Rhodes
- Assistants: Jonathan Chadwick and Michael Johnson
- 4th Official: Matthew Mcquillan
2. Alfreton Town vs. Worthing
- Referee: Paul Marsden
- Assistants: Jacob Graham and Stuart Richardson
- 4th Official: Isaac Searle
3. Chesterfield vs. Portsmouth
- Referee: Will Finnie
- Assistants: Alistair Nelson and Abbas Khan
- 4th Official: Adam Herczeg
4. Bolton Wanderers vs. Solihull Moors
- Referee: Scott Simpson
- Assistants: Danny Gratton and William Cavanagh
- 4th Official: Steven Copeland
5. Exeter City vs. Wigan Athletic
- Referee: Craig Hicks
- Assistants: Dean Treleaven and Andrew Aylott
- 4th Official: Craig Scriven
6. Leyton Orient vs. Carlisle United
- Referee: Sebastian Stockbridge
- Assistants: Garry Maskell and Ryan Head
- 4th Official: Harry Wager
7. Kidderminster Harriers vs. Fleetwood Town
- Referee: Matt Corlett
- Assistants: Joe Simpson and Paul Stonier
- 4th Official: Callum Fisk
8. Hereford vs. Gillingham
- Referee: Ollie Yates
- Assistants: Emily Carney and Thomas Harty
- 4th Official: Callum Fisk
9. Slough Town vs. Grimsby Town
- Referee: Ben Atkinson
- Assistants: Hugh Gilroy and Sam Ogles
- 4th Official: Dean Skipper
10. Charlton Athletic vs. Cray Valley
- Referee: Benjamin Speedie
- Assistants: Ryan Whitaker and Gareth Viccars
- 4th Official: Tom Reeves
11. Oxford United vs. Maidenhead United
- Referee: Dale Baines
- Assistants: Alan Cresswell and Marvyn Amphlett
- 4th Official: Kevin Morris
12. Newport County vs. Oldham Athletic
- Referee: Daniel Middleton
- Assistants: Richard Morris and Oliver Spender
- 4th Official: Neil Pratt
13. Swindon Town vs. Aldershot Town
- Referee: Carl Brook
- Assistants: Chris Wade and Jack Clench
- 4th Official: Lewis Sandoe
14. Crewe Alexandra vs. Derby County
- Referee: Scott Oldham
- Assistants: Richard Woodward and Karl Buckley
- 4th Official: Darren Drysdale
15. Mansfield Town vs. Wrexham
- Referee: Ed Duckworth
- Assistants: Declan Ford and Callum Jones
- 4th Official: Martin Woods
16. Marine vs. Harrogate Town
- Referee: Michael Barlow
- Assistants: Conor Brown and Alex Gray
- 4th Official: Darren Rogers
17. Barnsley vs. Horsham
- Referee: Ben Toner
- Assistants: Jake Topp and Alan Clayton
- 4th Official: Michael Crusham
18. Port Vale vs. Burton Albion
- Referee: Simon Mather
- Assistants: Ravel Cheosiaua and Simon Shaw
- 4th Official: Jonathan Maskrey
19. Peterborough United vs. Salford City
- Referee: Sam Purkiss
- Assistants: Leigh Crowhurst and Andy Bennett
- 4th Official: Andrew Humphries
20. Eastleigh vs. Boreham Wood
- Referee: Jamie O’Connor
- Assistants: Ciaran Fidler and Lewis Mansfield-King
- 4th Official: Steven Hughes
21. Bradford City vs. Wycombe Wanderers
- Referee: Declan Bourne
- Assistants: Kevin Mulraine and Wayne Grunnill
- 4th Official: Dane McCarrick
22. Sheppey United vs. Walsall
- Referee: Tom Reeves
- Assistants: Adrian Tranter and Michael Webb
- 4th Official: Charles Breakspear
23. Shrewsbury Town vs. Colchester United
- Referee: Scott Jackson
- Assistants: Danny Jarvis and Joseph Pettitt
- 4th Official: Liam Corbett
24. Bristol Rovers vs. Whitby Town
- Referee: Ruebyn Ricardo
- Assistants: Adam Ricketts and Darren Wilding
- 4th Official: Ross Martin
25. Lincoln City vs. Morecambe
- Referee: Martin Coy
- Assistants: Christopher Ward and Simon Clayton
- 4th Official: Alex Sawden
26. Sutton United vs. AFC Fylde
- Referee: James Durkin
- Assistants: Mark Derrien and Conall Bartlett
- 4th Official: Morgan Conn
27. Reading vs. MK Dons
- Referee: Thomas Kirk
- Assistants: Declan O’Shea and Jacob Lehane
- 4th Official: Samuel Read
28. Doncaster Rovers vs. Accrington Stanley
- Referee: Alan Young
- Assistants: Steve Durnall and Grant Taylor
- 4th Official: Benjamin Tomlinson
29. Chester vs. York City
- Referee: Dean Watson
- Assistants: Andrew Ellis and Mark Ryder
- 4th Official: Elliot Bell
30. Scarborough Athletic vs. Forest Green Rovers
- Referee: Marc Edwards
- Assistants: Ivan Stankovic and Darren Williams
- 4th Official: Lewis Dawson
31. Notts County vs. Crawley Town
- Referee: Peter Wright
- Assistants: Lewis Raper and Jack Forder
- 4th Official: Declan Brown
32. Stockport County vs. Worksop Town
- Referee: Aaron Jackson
- Assistants: Daniel Woodward and Paul Newhouse
- 4th Official: Richard Eley
33. Yeovil Town vs. Gateshead
- Referee: Gary Parsons
- Assistants: Thomas Staten and Ryan Saward
- 4th Official: Samuel Fudge
34. Stevenage vs. Tranmere Rovers
- Referee: Neil Hair
- Assistants: Joseph Stokes and Scott Williams
- 4th Official: Aaron Farmer
35. Chesham United vs. Maidstone United
- Referee: Wayne Cartmel
