John Brooks ref (Coventry A)
John Brooks ref (Coventry A)
The Magpies take on the Sky Blues for the first time since January 2001 as goals from Gary Speed, Shola Ameobi and Kieron Dyer inspired Sir Bobby Robson's side to a 3-1 win at St. James' Park.
Brooks, promoted to the Select Group of Referees in June 2021, oversaw Newcastle's 2-0 win against Crystal Palace last season. He handed out four yellow cards at St. James' Park that afternoon, booking former Magpie Anthony Gordon.
The Leicestershire official was the man in the middle for United's 2025 Carabao Cup final victory against Liverpool and booked three players at Wembley Stadium, booking Nick Pope and Sandro Tonali.
2025/26 stats
Games (all competitions): 22
Yellow cards issued: 93
Red cards issued: 4
Assistants
Assistant referees: Neil Davies and Tim Wood
Fourth official: Paul Tierney
VAR: Constantine Hatzidakis
Assistant VAR: Stuart Attwell
Lewis Hall (England v Czechia)
Lewis Hall (England v Czechia)
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