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
