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Top Prem ref handed Albion's clash with Leeds

Michael Oliver is set to referee [Albion](https://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/albion/?ref=au) for the first time since they last kept a clean sheet.

The experienced FIFA referee from Northumberland will have the whistle when Leeds visit the Amex on Saturday.

He last refereed the Seagulls in their 2-0 win Wolves towards the end of last season.

His most recent visit to the Amex was for the 2-1 win over Bournemouth, the first time he had refereed a home win in 14 games at the stadium.

Oliver has been busy this season with a total of 15 games already, including club and international football.

As well as two World Cup qualifiers, he has handled some big occasions such as Barcelona v PSG, Liverpool v Manchester United and West Ham v Chelsea.

Most recently, he was in the middle for Aston Villa’s 2-1 win over Manchester City.

Oliver was at the Club World Cup last summer, refereeing two games.

Neil Davis is on VAR duty.

The full officiating team for Albion v Leeds is as follows.

**Referee**: Michael Oliver. **Assistants**: Stuart Burt, James Mainwaring. **Fourth official**: Steve Martin. **VAR**: Neil Davies. **Assistant VAR**: Mark Scholes.

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