Friend To Take Charge Of Derby's FA Cup Third Round Tie At Chorley

Kevin Friend will be the man in the middle when Derby County head to National League North side Chorley in the Third Round of the Emirates FA Cup Third Round on Saturday (12:15pm kick-off).

The Premier League official has overseen 12 games so far this season and produced a total of 27 yellow cards and two red cards.

His last game involving Derby was the FA Cup Third Round tie away to Manchester United in January 2018.

Friend will be assisted by Robert Merchant and Robert Atkin on the lines, whilst Ross Joyce has been appointed as the fourth official.