Bristol City v West Ham United
Emirates FA Cup third round replay, Ashton Gate, Tuesday 16 January 2024, 7.45pm GMT
Referee: Darren England
Assistant Referees: James Mainwaring and Alex James
Fourth Official: Stephen Martin
Darren England has been appointed as the referee for West Ham United's Emirates FA Cup third round replay at Bristol City.
England will take charge of West Ham's visit to Ashton Gate on Tuesday evening, having last officiated the Irons in Premier League action back in December 2021 - a 4-1 win for David Moyes' side away at Watford.
The 38-year-old oversaw Hull City's 1-1 draw with fellow EFL Championship side Birmingham City in the FA Cup third round last weekend, and has officiated four Premier League games so far this season.
England also has two showpiece finals under his belt, refereeing the 2016/17 EFL League Two Play-Off final between Blackpool and Exeter City, which Blackpool won 2-1, and the 2018/19 FA Youth Cup final which Liverpool won, by beating Manchester City on penalties.
England will be assisted by James Mainwaring and Alex James in Bristol.
Mainwaring is a highly experienced assistant, who has ample experience in the Premier League and across UEFA European competitions. He has run the line at 17 Premier League matches this season and is also set to be part of the match official team for the Hammers' trip to Sheffield United on Sunday 21 January.
James, meanwhile, worked with Mainwaring in the FA Cup third round match between Middlesbrough and Aston Villa - a game which Villa won 1-0 - and is a regular assistant referee in the EFL. He has worked on 20 Championship matches this season.
Stephen Martin will undertake fourth official duties for Tuesday's replay.
The official from Staffordshire took charge of Maidstone United's 1-0 win over Stevenage in the FA Cup third round and has also refereed eleven Championship matches this campaign. He was also the fourth official for West Ham's Premier League defeat at Fulham in December.
Supporters should note that the Video Assistant Referee will not be in operation for Tuesday's fixture, but Goal Line Technology will.
