Confirmed Officials: Andy Madley to referee Chelsea vs West Ham in Premier League

The officials have been confirmed for Chelsea’s Premier League clash against West Ham at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon.

Both Chelsea and West Ham will want to get back to winning ways in the league this weekend as they came head-to-head in the capital for the derby in west London. 

Thomas Tuchel’s men were beaten 2-1 by Southampton down on the south coast, while the Hammers shared the points against Tottenham Hotspur. 

Thomas Tuchel shouting instructions against Southampton. (Alamy)

It’s not been an ideal start for either side to the season: Chelsea sitting on seven points, West Ham on four. A win this weekend will offer a huge boost to each side for different reasons, but mainly in a bid to start building momentum ahead of a busy September fixture schedule that sees both teams competing in Europe. 

Now the officials for the league meeting have been revealed by the Premier League ahead of the encounter.

Referee

The Premier League confirmed that Andy Madley will take charge of the meeting as the 2022/23 season continues.

Assistants

Andy Madley will be supported by Harry Lennard and Scott Ledger on the touchline.

Fourth Official

Thomas Bramall has been named as the Fourth Official for Saturday's match, with the referee overseeing conduct within the two dugouts, and the behaviour of managers Thomas Tuchel and David Moyes.

VAR/Assistant VAR

Overviewing proceedings from Stockley Park on Saturday afternoon will be Jarred Gillett, who has been named as the Video Assistant Referee, with the Assistant Video Assistant Referee being Constantine Hatzidakis.

Stamford Bridge, Chelsea, London, England: Premier League football, Chelsea versus Leicester City. (Alamy)

What has been said ahead of the game?

Tuchel is expecting a tough game and has told his team what they need to focus on in order to ensure West Ham don’t have any enjoyment at Stamford Bridge. 

“West Ham was very strong,” said Tuchel ahead of the game. 

“They are what they are, a very physical team. I have the feeling they are a strong group with a good team spirit, a strong group together with the manager. They know what they are. 

“They have periods where they can create huge moments, momentums within minutes. They have periods where they dig in and defend deep with a lot of discipline. Always ready to hurt you on counter attacks with speed and physicality. Then a lot of crosses with Soucek arriving in the box for headers with set pieces where they are strong and physical. 

“They struggled a little bit getting results and growing into the season. They had also some late signings, which injected a lot of quality and personality. Will be a tough derby.”