Members of Bootle Referees’ Association have been appointed to a range of Premier League and EFL fixtures this week. Below is a summary of matches taking place between 26 December – 1 January that feature our members.
Premier League
Thursday, 1 January 2026
Arsenal v Aston Villa
VAR: Jarred Gillett
Sunderland v Man City
Referee: Jarred Gillett
VAR: Peter Bankes
Sunday, 28 December 2026
Brentford v Bournemouth
Referee: Peter Bankes
Crystal Palace v Spurs
Referee: Jarred Gillett
Sky Bet League One
Friday, 26 December 2025
Blackpool v Doncaster Rovers
Referee: Matt Corlett
Bolton Wanderers v Rotherham United
Referee: Elliot Bell
Fourth Official: Scott Jackson
Monday, 29 December 2025
Bradford City v Port Vale
Fourth Official: Dale Baines
Thursday, 1 January 2026
Rotherham United v Peterborough United
Referee: Matt Corlett
Wigan Athletic v Barnsley
Referee: Benjamin Speedie
Sky Bet League Two
Friday, 26 December 2025
Chesterfield v Notts County
Referee: Benjamin Speedie
Tranmere Rovers v Fleetwood Town
Referee: Dale Baines
Monday, 29 December 2025
Chesterfield v Cambridge United
Referee: Scott Jackson
Thursday, 1 January 2026
Crewe Alexandra v Cheltenham Town
Referee: Dale Baines
Fleetwood Town v Grimsby Town
Referee: Elliot Bell
Sky Bet Championship
Monday, 29 December 2025
Norwich City v Watford
Referee: Matt Corlett
Sheffield Wednesday v Blackburn Rovers
Fourth Official: Benjamin Speedie
West Bromwich Albion v Queens Park Rangers
Fourth Official: Elliot Bell
Bootle Referees’ Association is proud to see its members appointed to fixtures across Premier League and EFL once again. Their continued involvement at this level is a reflection of the commitment and professionalism shown across our membership. We look forward to seeing more appointments as the season progresses.