Hull City vs Sheffield United
Referee: K Friend
Assistant referees: M McDonough and A Halliday
Fourth Official C Pawson
United's 1:0 home loss to Newcastle United last season was officiated by Friend.
His route to the National List was via the Leicester Senior League and Midland Football Alliance before being promoted to the National list in 2000.After three more seasons he reached the National List of Referees.
In addition to being appointed as 4th Official at an U-21 International, he has also been appointed to the FA Vase Final and FL Trophy Final.
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