The Premier League match officials for matchday 25 have been confirmed. With the Premier League season heating up and fixtures coming on hard and fast, fans are beginning to look at every detail that might affect their season including referees and other match officials assigned to officiate their matches.
With many high-profile matches coming up this weekend, 24sportsarena brings you the confirmed Premier League match officials for matchday 25. Man United take on Spurs on Saturday afternoon hoping to continue their recent fine form under Michael Carrick.
Arsenal will be looking to continue their title charge when they take on Sunderland while Man City and Aston Villa will be hoping to close the gap on Arsenal with fixtures against Liverpool and AFC Bournemouth respectively.
Confirmed Premier League Match Officials for Matchday 25
Leeds vs Nottingham Forest
With both sides level on points and goal difference, and sitting in 16th and 17th respectively, they will be looking to extend the gap between them and the relegation zone when they meet at Elland Road on Friday.
Date: Friday, 6 February 2026 | Time: 8:00pm (UK)
Premier League match officials for matchday 25: Referee: Peter Bankes Assistants: Eddie Smart, Blake Antrobus Fourth official: Andrew Kitchen VAR: Craig Pawson Assistant VAR: Tim Wood
Man Utd vs Spurs
While Spurs will be looking to close the gap on the top ten, Man U will be hoping to cement their place in the top four when they meet at Old Trafford in an early kick-off.
Date: Saturday, 7 February 2026 | Time: 12:30pm (UK)
Premier League match officials for matchday 25: Referee: Michael Oliver Assistants: Stuart Burt, Nick Greenhalgh Fourth official: Sam Allison VAR: Paul Tierney Assistant VAR: Marc Perry
Arsenal vs Sunderland
Arsenal have established themselves as favorites for the Premier League this season. Sunderland will be hoping to put a dent in their ambitions when they face on Saturday.
Date: Saturday, 7 February 2026 | Time: 3:00pm (UK)
Premier League match officials for matchday 25: Referee: Sam Barrot Assistants: Ian Hussin, Wade Smit Fourth official: Farai Hallam VAR: Michael Salisbury Assistant VAR: Nick Hopton
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
Date: Saturday, 7 February 2026 | Time: 3:00pm (UK)
Referee: Anthony Taylor
Assistants: Gary Beswick, Adam Nunn
Fourth official: Thomas Bramall
VAR: Chris Kavanagh
Assistant VAR: James Mainwaring
Burnley vs West Ham
Two of the Premier League’s bottom three face off on Saturday. Both will be looking to get one over their opponent and close the gap on those outside the relegation zone.
Date: Saturday, 7 February 2026 | Time: 3:00pm (UK)
Premier League match officials for matchday 25: Referee: Darren England Assistants: Scott Ledger, Akil Howson Fourth official: Andrew KitchenVAR: Matt Donohue Assistant VAR: Lee Betts
Fulham vs Everton
Date: Saturday, 7 February 2026 | Time: 3:00pm (UK)
Referee: Stuart Attwell
Assistants: Constantine Hatzidakis, Alex James
Fourth official: Lewis Smith
VAR: Tony Harrington
Assistant VAR: Dan Robathan
Wolves vs Chelsea
Wolves have picked up just one win the entire season and they are rock bottom of the Premier League table. Chelsea will have to stop them from picking a second win when they face off on Saturday, and also get back to winning ways themselves following their EFL Cup loss at Arsenal.
Date: Saturday, 7 February 2026 | Time: 3:00pm (UK)
Premier League match officials for matchday 25: Referee: Jarred Gillett Assistants: Neil Davies, Steve Meredith Fourth official: Simon Hooper VAR: Paul Howard Assistant VAR: Sian Massey-Ellis
Newcastle vs Brentford
Date: Saturday, 7 February 2026 | Time: 5:30pm (UK)
Referee: Andy Madley
Assistants: Dan Cook, Craig Taylor
Fourth official: Rob Jones
VAR: John Brooks
Assistant VAR: Mark Scholes
Brighton vs Crystal Palace
Date: Sunday, 8 February 2026 | Time: 2:00pm (UK)
Referee: Thomas Bramall
Assistants: Lee Betts, Simon Long
Fourth official: Sam Barrott
VAR: James Bell
Assistant VAR: Nick Hopton
Liverpool vs Man City
The biggest match of the matchweek is between Slot’s Liverpool and Guardiola’s City. City will be desperate for a win at Anfield if they are to stand a chance of challenging Arsenal for the League title this season. Liverpool on the other hand needs a win to stay in the top four.
Date: Sunday, 8 February 2026 | Time: 4:30pm (UK)
Premier League match officials for matchday 25: Referee: Craig Pawson Assistants: Tim Wood, Mat Wilkes Fourth official: Tim Robinson VAR: John Brooks Assistant VAR: Blake Antrobus
