Referee PGMOL had to replace after Liverpool error now in charge of Brentford clash
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Liverpool’s final game of the 2025/26 campaign will take place against Brentford on Sunday afternoon.There is a lot on the line for the Reds, who need at least a point to guarantee a place in next season’s Champions League.Brentford, meanwhile, are hunting down some form of European football and will need to pick up all three points.Ahead of the meeting at Anfield, Darren England has been confirmed as the referee by the Premier League. You can give one rarely-used Red a chance against Brentford.
Who gets your vote? 👀 Photo by Harry Langer/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images Liverpool’s record under Darren EnglandThe organisation announced the match officials for the tie via a statement on their website on Wednesday.Alongside England, Scott Ledger and Akil Howson will work as the assistants on the day.Tom Kirk is the fourth official, Tony Harrington is in charge of VAR, while Adrian Holmes will be his assistant on the day.Liverpool may be pretty close to securing a top-five finish and could still qualify for the Champions League even if they lose.But with the mood around the club very low right now, Arne Slot will no doubt want to end the campaign on a high note as he attempts to rebuild the fractured relationship with the fans.Liverpool do not have the best record when England is in charge, however.He has so far overseen 10 of the Reds’ previous matches, in which they have won four, drawn three and lost three.Sunday’s official has shown 24 yellow cards to Liverpool players, branded one straight red card and awarded one penalty.Meanwhile, England was previously involved in a controversial error three years ago, which, as per the BBC, saw him replaced as the fourth official for a Premier League game between Nottingham Forest and Brentford.Liverpool were beaten 2-1 by Tottenham in September of 2023, with Luis Diaz having a goal ruled out for offside.England was the VAR official on the day and did not overturn the error, leading to his removal for the Forest vs Brentford meeting. Should Arne Slot drop Mohamed Salah from the squad to face Brentford? 👀 A sour end could be in store… Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images Liverpool vs Brentford head-to-head recordLiverpool’s overall record against Brentford is more positive, winning 15, drawing four and losing five of their previous clashes.The meeting earlier this season did end in a 3-2 win for the Bees despite Mohamed Salah attempting a late comeback with an 89th-minute goal.However, it is worth noting that Liverpool have a very impressive record at Anfield against this weekend’s opponents.Four of their five defeats have come away from home, last losing at their own ground back in 1937.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox