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Gillett to referee Boxing Day clash
Jarred Gillett will referee Newcastle United's visit to Leicester City as the Magpies return to Premier League action on Boxing Day.
Monday 26th December
Leicester City vs Newcastle United
King Power Stadium
Kick-off 3pm GMT
Tickets sold out
It will be the third game involving Newcastle United that Gillett has officiated this term; he was the man in the middle for the thrilling 3-3 draw with Manchester City at St. James' Park in August, when he showed six yellow cards, and the 2-1 win at Tottenham, when he flashed another six yellow cards. But while he has handed out 32 bookings so far in the current campaign, he's yet to send a player off.
The Australian official, born in Queensland, made history last season after becoming the first overseas referee to take charge of a Premier League fixture during Newcastle's 1-1 draw away at Watford in September 2021.
Coincidentally, the 36-year-old whistler, who was promoted to the Select Group in June 2021, was the referee for the Magpies' last meeting with Leicester - a 2-1 home win in April 2022.
2022/23 stats
Games (all competitions): 9
Yellow cards issued: 32
Red cards issued: 0
Assistants
Assistant referees: Neil Davies and Simon Long
Fourth official: Samuel Barrott
VAR: Peter Bankes
Assistant VAR: Eddie Smart