Check out who been appointed to officiate the 2020 and 2021 Papa John's Trophy Finals at Wembley Stadium...

Written by Nathan Mattick

2020 Final 

 Saturday 13th March 

Portsmouth v Salford City

Referee: Carl Boyeson
Assistant Referees: Michael Webb and Craig Taylor
Fourth Official: Trevor Kettle
Reserve Assistant Referee: George Byrne

2021 Final 

Sunday 14th March 

Sunderland AFC v Tranmere Rovers

Referee: Charles Breakspear
Assistant Referees: Geoffrey Liddle and Stuart Butler
Fourth Official: Robert Lewis
Reserve Assistant Referee: Stephen Brown

The Referees' Association would like to congratulate all officials appointed to the finals and wish them well for the fixtures.

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