Sam Barrott will referee Aston Villa’s Premier League trip to Tottenham on Saturday, with John Brooks overseeing VAR.
The Premier League’s confirmed appointments name Adam Nunn and Lee Betts as assistant referees. Tom Bramall will serve as fourth official, while Ian Hussin assists Brooks on VAR.
Kick-off at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is 12:30 BST on Saturday 19 September.
Villa return to league action after Wednesday’s 3-1 Carabao Cup victory at Coventry, where Tammy Abraham scored twice and Ross Barkley also found the net.
Sam Barrott leads confirmed officiating team
The full appointment covers both the on-field officials and the video team.
| Role | Official |
|---|---|
| Referee | Sam Barrott |
| Assistant referee | Adam Nunn |
| Assistant referee | Lee Betts |
| Fourth official | Tom Bramall |
| VAR | John Brooks |
| Assistant VAR | Ian Hussin |
Tottenham’s official match guide also confirms the same six officials.
Villa prepare for return to Premier League action
Unai Emery must now decide how many of Wednesday’s cup starters retain their places for the trip to north London.
Abraham’s goals give the manager an attacking selection decision, while Marco Bizot’s half-time withdrawal adds a fitness question.
The goalkeeper experienced a back problem against Coventry, with Zion Suzuki replacing him. Our Marco Bizot injury update covers the reported reason for that change.
Supporters planning their weekend can find broadcast information in our Aston Villa TV guide.
Tottenham Hotspur v Aston Villa: Saturday 19 September, 12:30 BST, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
