Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
Sport
Ian Doyle

Liverpool Carabao Cup final vs Chelsea referee confirmed and it could be good news

Stuart Attwell will referee Liverpool's Carabao Cup final against Chelsea later this month - and could be a lucky charm for the Reds.

Attwell has been chosen to take charge of the Wembley showpiece on Sunday, February 27, with Darren England the VAR.

The Reds were last involved in a game with Attwell in charge in December, when he awarded Mohamed Salah a penalty the Egyptian converted to earn a 1-0 win over Aston Villa at Anfield.

READ MORE: Liverpool given Champions League referee who made Jurgen Klopp angry

READ MORE: Liverpool discover route to another European final as UEFA knockout draws made

However, Liverpool supporters were unhappy with the overall performance of the official, who also helmed the 3-3 draw at Brentford earlier this season.

That said, of the 15 occasions Attwell has been the referee, the Reds have lost only once - a 2-0 League Cup defeat at Leicester City in September 2017. Liverpool have won nine, with five draws.

By contrast, Chelsea have won only four of the 14 games they have been involved in with Attwell in charge.

*RATE THE LIVERPOOL PLAYERS FOR THE WIN OVER BURNLEY:

England, meanwhile, was the VAR at the recent FA Cup game against Cardiff City where the visitors had an appeal for a penalty ignored while Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher was later not red-carded for a foul outside the penalty area.

He was also in the role for Liverpool's win at Burnley on Sunday when Salah had claims for a spot kick after being caught by Wout Weghorst.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.