The teams of match officials for the Emirates FA Cup semi-finals have been confirmed

Monday 20 Apr 2026
Criag Pawson will take charge of the semi-final tie between Manchester City and Southampton

The match officials for each of the 2025-26 Emirates FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley Stadium have been appointed.

1 Chelsea v Leeds United
3pm, Sunday 26 April 2026

Referee: Jarred Gillett
Assistant referees: Neil Davies & Simon Long
Fourth official: Thomas Kirk
Reserve assistant referee: Blake Antrobus
Video assistant referee: Paul Howard
Assistant VAR: Sian Massey-Ellis

2 Manchester City FC v Southampton FC
5.15pm, Saturday 26 April 2026

Referee: Craig Pawson
Assistant referees: Lee Betts & Matthew Wilkes
Fourth Official: Farai Hallam
Reserve assistant referee: Blake Antrobus
Video assistant referee: Tony Harrington
Assistant VAR: Edward Smart

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