Probert To Take Charge Of Middlesbrough Clash

Lee Probert will be the man in the middle for the fourth time this season in a game involving Derby County when the Rams host Middlesbrough on Saturday, kick-off: 3pm.

Probert has officiated 27 matches this term with the majority coming in the Premier League while seven have come in the Sky Bet Championship, from which he has produced 51 yellow cards and four red cards.

He took charge of the Rams’ 2-0 defeat to Wolverhampton Wanders last week after officiating victories over Aston Villa and Birmingham City

In total, this weekend’s referee has officiated 12 matches involving Derby during his career, in which there have been five wins, two draw and five defeats tasted.

Probert will be assisted by Simon Beck and Andrew Garratt on the lines, whilst David Coote has been appointed as the fourth official.