Madley in the middle for first match of 2023

Tuesday 3rd January
Arsenal vs Newcastle United
Emirates Stadium
Kick-off 7:45pm GMT
Tickets sold out

The 39-year-old from West Yorkshire advanced through the leagues to become a Select Group 1 referee in June 2019, having taken charge of his first top-flight game - a 2-2 draw between Watford and AFC Bournemouth, then managed by Eddie Howe - in March 2018.

He refereed the League One play-off final between Charlton Athletic and Sunderland in May 2019, which Charlton won 2-1. His brother Bobby is also a referee and was promoted back to the Premier League this season.

Madley has officiated in the Champions League and Europa Conference League this term but has yet to referee a game involving the Magpies. He did, however, take charge of last season's 1-1 home draw with Norwich City in November 2021, when he showed an early red card to Ciaran Clark. 

2022/2023 stats

Games (all competitions): 16
Yellow cards issued: 53
Red cards issued: 3

Assistants

Assistant referees: Lee Betts, Ian Hussin
Fourth official: Jarred Gillett
VAR: Stuart Attwell
Assistant VAR: Wade Smith