Burnley: Match officials announced…

The match officials for Leeds United’s Sky Bet Championship clash with Burnley on Saturday have been announced, with James Bell set to take charge at Elland Road.

The Select Group 2 referee has been in the middle for four matches so far this campaign, featuring twice in the Sky Bet Championship and twice in the Carabao Cup, starting with Coventry City’s 1-0 victory away against Bristol City in the First Round.

Leeds have won once and lost once from their two competitive fixtures overseen by Bell, beginning with last season’s emphatic 4-1 home triumph over local rivals Huddersfield Town, before the Whites fell to defeat against Blackburn Rovers in April.

Bell also refereed the club’s pre-season victory over La Liga side Valencia CF at Elland Road in August, with Mateo Joseph getting on the scoresheet in a 2-1 win.

The official has only taken charge of one match involving the visitors, with Burnley recording a resounding 5-1 success over fellow Lancashire outfit Wigan Athletic back in 2022.

As well as featuring in the EFL and both domestic cup competitions, Bell also refereed the 2019/20 National League Play-Off final at Wembley, which saw Harrogate Town beat Notts County to earn promotion to League Two for the very first time.