Wembley beckons for Chelsea this Sunday when they take on Southampton in an FA Cup semi-final.
The fixture gives Chelsea the chance to compete in a second successive FA Cup Final, having played Arsenal last season in the final.
Chelsea go into this fixture with a recent win against Southampton, with Chelsea coming from 2-0 down to triumph 3-2, at St Marys’, last weekend.
However, the FA Cup is a great leveller and Antonio Conte knows his side cannot afford to take anything for granted in this fixture.
With the fixture looming large we are now able to bring you the names of those chosen to officiate:
• Referee – Martin Atkinson
• Assistant Referee – Simon Bennett
• Assistant Referee – Steve Child
• Fourth Official – Neil Swarbrick
• Reserve Assistant Referee – Edward Smart
• VAR Referee – Mike Jones
• VAR Assistant – Andrew Garratt
With regards to the referee, Martin Atkinson, he has taken charge of 30 games this season and has issued 106 yellow cards and 5 red cards.
This season, Martin Atkinson has taken charge of the following games involving Chelsea:
• 30 September – Premier League – Chelsea 0 Manchester City 1 – yellow cards issued 2, red cards issued 0
• 10 January – EFL Cup – Chelsea 0 Arsenal 0 – yellow cards issued 3, red cards issued 0
• 25 February – Premier League – Manchester United 2 Chelsea 1 – yellow cards issued 4, red cards issued 0.
Up the Chels!