Everton manager David Moyes with Fulham badge inset
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Evan Lloyd
Wed 5 November 2025 9:10, UK
The Premier League have announced that Andy Madley will take charge of Everton’s clash with Fulham on Saturday.
Everton drew 1-1 with Sunderland on Monday, with the Toffees now without a win in their last three Premier League matches.
It has been a difficult couple of months for David Moyes‘ side, who have won just one of their last eight games across all competitions.
Everton are the favourites to beat Fulham on Saturday, however, with the visit of the Cottagers representing a great chance to return to form.
Following Monday’s draw, Everton are predicted to finish 13th in the Premier League this season, although Moyes will hope to see that prediction climb over the coming weeks.
Premier League referee Andy Madley
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Michael Keane was lucky not to give away a penalty against Sunderland, after the defender appeared to have blocked Noah Sadiki’s cross with his hand late in the game on 3 November.
It was a rare moment of fortune when it comes to the referees this season for Everton, who have been on the end of several contentious decisions.
Many of which have been laid at the door of Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, who served a suspension after a few highly controversial yellow cards.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall in action for Everton, looking angry.
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Moyes will hope Monday’s game was a turning point, however, although the Premier League’s latest announcement will not come as good news for the Scot.
Madley is set to take charge of Saturday’s game against Fulham, with Stuart Attwell set to serve as video assistant referee (VAR).
David Moyes once slammed Andy Madley after late drama
In February, Everton played out a thrilling 2-2 draw with Manchester United at Goodison Park.
Beto and Abdoulaye Doucoure had put the Toffees into a commanding lead before Bruno Fernandes and Manuel Ugarte struck back to level the scores.
Everton Match stats Manchester United
38% Possession 62%
9 Shots 9
8 On target 3
1.91 Expected goals (xG) 0.41
4 Big chances 1
In the 95th minute, Ashley Young appeared to be pulled back inside the penalty box by Matthijs de Ligt and Harry Maguire, with Madley pointing to the spot.
The VAR recommended a review, however, and the referee would controversially reverse his decision upon closer inspection.
Speaking after the game, Moyes said: “I can’t understand. He (De Ligt) pulled his jersey. I just thought the referee made the correct decision at the time and he should stick with it.
“I think everybody who watches football we’re all looking forward to seeing a referee saying ‘no, no I’m sticking with it’.”
“It’s frustrating,” Moyes added. “It looked to me like the shirt pull needed to be given. You shouldn’t be getting away with pulling jerseys.”
With Madley set to take charge at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday, Moyes will hope to be in a better mood at full-time.
For now, though, he is bound to be fuming.
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