Check out the match official appointments for the FA Cup semi-finals this weekend.

Written by Nathan Mattick

Saturday 22nd April

Manchester City v Sheffield United

Referee: Stuart Attwell - Nuneaton RA
Assistant Referees: Lee Betts - Norwich RA and Darren Cann - Norwich RA
Fourth Official: Jarred Gillett - Bootle RA
Reserve Assistant Referee: Dan Robathan - Norwich RA
VAR: Tony Harrington - Hartlepool RA
AVAR: Sian Massey-Ellis - Coventry RA


Sunday 23rd April

Manchester United v Brighton & Hove Albion 

Referee: Craig Pawson - Sheffield RA
Assistant Referees: Ian Hussin and Marc Perry -
Sutton Coldfield RA
Fourth Official: Robert Jones - Wirral RA
Reserve Assistant Referee: Steve Meredith 
VAR: Michael Oliver
AVAR: Matt Wikes 

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