LUFC Leeds v Barnsley Match Officials

Darren Deadman will be the man in charge of the Yorkshire derby between Leeds United and Barnsley at Elland Road on Saturday.

The Cheshunt official has taken charge of 7 games so far this season, showing 23 yellow cards (3.28 per game) and 2 reds.

Last season he took charge of 50 games, showing 209 yellow cards (4.18 per game) and 14 reds.

He was in charge of Leeds on one occasion last season, when they won 4-0 at Nottingham Forest in November in a game where he sent off Forest midfielder Andy Reid.

His last visit to Elland Road was in the 2010/11 season, when Leeds drew 0-0 with Ipswich Town.

The last time he was in charge of Barnsley was in April when they were beaten 2-0 at Bristol City.

Referee: Darren Deadman (Cheshunt)
Assistants: Andrew Scregg & Ryan Johnson
Fourth official: Duncan Street




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