Friend To Take Charge Of Derby's Trip To West Bromwich Albion

Kevin Friend has been appointed as the Match Referee for Derby County's Sky Bet Championship fixture at West Bromwich Albion on Tuesday (8pm kick-off).

Premier League official Friend took charge of 31 games in the 2020/21 season, producing a total of 74 yellow cards and three red cards.

He oversaw Derby's 2-0 Emirates FA Cup Third Round tie at Chorley in January of this year, when the Rams were forced to field a team of Academy players under COVID-19 protocol rules.

Friend will be assisted by Derek Eaton and Wade Smith on the lines, whilst Will Finnie has been appointed as the fourth official.