The Premier League match officials for matchweek 29 have now been confirmed ahead of another crucial round of fixtures in the 2025/26 season.
Games are coming in hard and fast now as the season’s end draws close. This also means that there are a lot of movements across the table as each game week concludes. In the race for the title, Manchester City take on Forest as Arsenal make a tricky trip to Brighton. Also, a heavyweight clash between Newcastle and Manchester United awaits. Across these fixtures, referees and VAR teams will once again be firmly in the spotlight.
Here are the confirmed Premier League match officials for matchweek 29.
Premier League Match Officials for Matchweek 29
Bournemouth vs Brentford
A competitive Tuesday night fixture opens the round as Bournemouth host Brentford at 7:30pm (UK) on March 3. With both sides pushing for a strong finish in the top half, this could be a tightly contested affair.
Premier League Match Officials for Matchweek 29:
Referee: Craig Pawson
Assistants: Lee Betts, Mat Wilkes
Fourth Official: David Webb
VAR: Darren England
Assistant VAR: Simon Bennett
Everton vs Burnley
Everton welcome Burnley at Goodison Park in what could carry major implications at the lower end of the table. Burnley’s chances of survival seems to be slipping away as they face an in-form Everton side who are in the race for European football.
Premier League Match Officials for Matchweek 29:
Referee: Tim Robinson
Assistants: Stuart Burt, Nick Greenhalgh
Fourth Official: Anthony Backhouse
VAR: Neil Davies
Assistant VAR: Michael Salisbury
Leeds vs Sunderland
Premier League Match Officials for Matchweek 29:
Referee: Stuart Attwell
Assistants: Constantine Hatzidakis, Hristo Karaivanov
Fourth Official: John Busby
VAR: Paul Tierney
Assistant VAR: Ian Hussin
Wolves vs Liverpool
Wolves host Liverpool in the late Tuesday fixture at 8:15pm (UK). With Liverpool chasing European qualification, this match could have serious consequences near the top of the table. Wolves, on the other hand, are just waiting for the season to end.
Premier League Match Officials for Matchweek 29:
Referee: Tom Bramall
Assistants: Gary Beswick, Adam Nunn
Fourth Official: Adam Herczeg
VAR: Tim Wood
Assistant VAR: Wade Smith
Aston Villa vs Chelsea
Wednesday’s action begins with Aston Villa facing Chelsea at 7:30pm (UK). Both clubs remain firmly in the European conversation, and this promises to be a high-intensity encounter.
Premier League Match Officials for Matchweek 29:
Referee: Jarred Gillett
Assistants: Neil Davies, Steve Meredith
Fourth Official: Sam Barrott
VAR: James Bell
Assistant VAR: Adrian Holmes
Brighton vs Arsenal
Arsenal travel to Brighton knowing any slip could impact the title race. The Gunners remain under pressure from Manchester City, and this midweek clash is just as important as any other fixture. Although they overcame their local rivals in the London derby last time out, Brighton are a different and tricky opponent and this promises to be a thrilling fixture.
Premier League Match Officials for Matchweek 29:
Referee: Chris Kavanagh
Assistants: Dan Cook, Ian Hussin
Fourth Official: David Webb
VAR: Michael Salisbury
Assistant VAR: Sian Massey-Ellis
Fulham vs West Ham
Premier League Match Officials for Matchweek 29:
Referee: Matt Donohue
Assistants: Tim Wood, Wade Smith
Fourth Official: Ruebyn Ricardo
VAR: John Brooks
Assistant VAR: Alex Chilowicz
Man City vs Nottingham Forest
Manchester City welcome Nottingham Forest in game week 29.. Pep Guardiola’s side cannot afford dropped points at this stage of the campaign, as they keep hoping for a slip up from league leaders, Arsenal. Forest on their part are just two poits above the drop zone and they will be looking to take their chances against a heavily-focused City team.
Premier League Match Officials for Matchweek 29:
Referee: Darren England
Assistants: Scott Ledger, Akil Howson
Fourth Official: Tom Bramall
VAR: Tony Harrington
Assistant VAR: Dan Robathan
Newcastle vs Manchester United
One of the headline fixtures of Matchweek 29 sees Newcastle host Manchester United at 8:15pm (UK). Man United moved up to third following their victory against Palace on Sunday, and the Old Trafford side will be looking to cement their place in the top-four with their seventh victory in the last eight.
Premier League Match Officials for Matchweek 29:
Referee: Peter Bankes
Assistants: Eddie Smart, Blake Antrobus
Fourth Official: Tim Robinson
VAR: Paul Tierney
Assistant VAR: Marc Perry
Spurs vs Crystal Palace
Matchweek 29 concludes on Thursday night as Tottenham face Crystal Palace. Spurs are desperate for a revival as they sit agonizingly close to the relegation zone. The London club will be hoping to overcome a Palace side also looking to find its way out of the bottom ten.
Premier League Match Officials for Matchweek 29:
Referee: Andy Madley
Assistants: Craig Taylor, Mark Scholes
Fourth Official: Ruebyn Ricardo
VAR: Nick Hopton
Assistant VAR: Lee Betts
With the season entering its final stretch, the Premier League match officials for matchweek 29 will once again operate under intense scrutiny. Every penalty decision, offside call and VAR review could shape the destiny of the title race, European qualification and the fight for survival.
As the midweek drama unfolds, consistency and composure from match officials will be just as important as the performances on the pitch.
