Check out the full list of the 2023/24 Premier League referees, know the officials to officiate the EPL matches this season
The 2023–24 Premier League season will include certain adjustments for both players and referees as a result of a revision made by the football’s lawmakers.
Premier League referees full list and referee salary in 2023/24
The Premier League will continue to use VAR as a major part of refereeing, but it will also aim to implement other changes suggested by the IFAB regarding extra time, offside, and fouls that lead to penalties.
The 2023–24 season will be yet another test for referees, their assistants, and VAR employees because fans routinely criticise for the changes.
Officials reportedly receive an annual retainer of between £38,500 ($46,600) and £42,000 ($50,820), based on experience, which can make their total income as high as £70,000 ($84,700) and championship referees receive the same salary to accompany the lower match fee in the second tier.
Premier League referees 2023/24
The Premier League has named 20 referees for the 2023–24 season, including experienced officials Graham Scott, Stuart Attwell, and Anthony Taylor. Darren Bond, who was promoted from the EFL in January, has also been given a permanent assignment to a Premier League job in addition to Tim Robinson obtaining a new promotion.
| Referee | Age | Hometown | PL debut | Major finals refereed |
| Tim Robinson | 39 | Middleton-on-Sea | December, 2019 | — |
| Darren Bond | 43 | Lancashire | January, 2022 | — |
| Anthony Taylor | 44 | Manchester | February, 2010 | 2015 EFL Cup 2017 and 2020 FA Cup, UEFA Super Cup 2020 |
| Paul Tierney | 42 | Wigan | March, 2016 | 2021 EFL Cup, 2023 FA Cup |
| Simon Hooper | 41 | Swindon | April, 2018 | — |
| Stuart Attwell | 40 | Nuneaton | August, 2008 | — |
| Michael Oliver | 38 | Northumberland | January, 2010 | 2016 EFL Cup, 2018 and 2021 FA Cup |
| Andy Madley | 39 | Huddersfield | June, 2019 | — |
| Robert Jones | 36 | Merseyside | September, 2018 | — |
| Peter Bankes | 41 | Lancashire | August, 2019 | — |
| Craig Pawson | 44 | Sheffield | March, 2013 | — |
| Jarred Gilleett | 36 | Gold Coast, Australia | September, 2021 | — |
| Darren England | 37 | Doncaster | August, 2017 | — |
| Michael Salisbury | 38 | Lancashire | November, 2021 | — |
| Johns Brooks | 32 | Leicestershire | December, 2021 | — |
| Tony Harrington | 32 | Durham | December, 2021 | — |
| David Coote | 41 | Nottinghamshire | April, 2018 | 2023 EFL Cup |
| Graham Scott | 55 | Oxfordshire | November, 2014 | — |
| Tom Bramall | 32 | Sheffield | August, 2022 | — |
| Chris Kavanagh | 37 | Greater Manchester | August, 2017 | — |
Meanwhile, the reigning champions Manchester City overcame newly promoted Burnley to kick off the 2023–24 Premier League season. The Pep Guardiola team defeated Turf Moor 3-0, with Erling Haaland scoring twice, both in the first half. This first-day game was followed by six outcomes on Saturday, with Newcastle’s 5-1 demolition of Aston Villa being the most notable. Arsenal, Brighton, Crystal Palace, and Fulham all won other games.
On opening weekend, there will be a lot of focus on how much stoppage time is allocated, since a new order to discourage time-wasting has already drawn criticism from players and managers. It is included in a general revision of the rules.