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Brooks replaces Bankes in the middle for Bournemouth clash
John Brooks will referee Newcastle United's Carabao Cup fourth round clash against Bournemouth on Tuesday night.
Tuesday 20th December
Newcastle United vs AFC Bournemouth
St. James' Park
Kick-off 7:45pm GMT
Tickets sold out
Eddie Howe's side go in search of a place in the last eight, with his former club - now managed by Gary O'Neil - the only side standing between the Magpies and a quarter-final berth.
And Brooks has stepped in for Peter Bankes, who was initially set to referee the game but has succumbed to a slight knock that will keep him sidelined for the midweek fixture.
The 32-year-old was promoted to the top flight last year after serving as a Premier League assistant referee as well as a Select Group 2 official - a position he held since 2018. His appointment at St. James' comes almost a year to the day since his first top flight outing in the game between Wolves and Burnley at Molineux.
So far this term, he has overseen matches in the Premier League, Championship and Carabao Cup.
2022/23 stats
Games (all competitions): 12
Yellow cards issued: 48
Red cards issued: 1
Assistants
Assistant referees: Edward Smart and Nick Greenhalgh
Fourth official: Scott Oldham