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Michael Salisbury officiates the match between Leeds and Newcastle on Monday

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Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Michael Salisbury officiates the match between Leeds and Newcastle on Monday

Summary

The Premier League match between the Whites and Newcastle at Elland Road on Monday will be officiated by Michael Salisbury. The Lancashire-based referee enters the contest with two matches overseen during the 2026/27 campaign and has issued 10 yellow cards to date. He previously oversaw a 7-0 victory for the Whites against Cardiff City in the EFL Championship. Adam Nunn and Nick Hopton are assigned to the touchlines as assistant referees for the fixture. Tom Nield will serve as the fourth official, while John Brooks and James Mainwaring are set to monitor the match from Stockley Park as the video assistant referee and additional video assistant referee, respectively. Both clubs hold varied historical records under the guidance of Salisbury in previous top-flight and league encounters.

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By the Numbers

•Michael Salisbury serves as the match referee at Elland Road.
•Adam Nunn and Nick Hopton are the designated assistant referees.
•John Brooks is the assigned video assistant referee for the match.
•Salisbury has issued 10 yellow cards across two matches this season.
•The Whites have a history of two wins in six games under Salisbury.

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12:40 PMYahoo Sports — Match Officials Appointed: Newcastle (H)

What they're saying

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The match officials for Monday’s Premier League clash with Newcastle have been announced, with Michael Salisbury set to take charge at Elland Road.The Lancashire-based official is vastly experienced...
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