David Coote is announced as this season's Carabao Cup final referee
David Coote is announced as this season’s Carabao Cup final referee between Manchester United and Newcastle at Wembley – with Peter Bankes confirmed as the VAR official
- The PGMOL confirmed that the 40-year-old will be taking charge on February 26
- The Magpies progressed through to the final after defeating Southampton 3-1
- Newcastle’s last cup final took place in 1999, when they were beaten by United
David Coote will referee the Carabao Cup final between Newcastle and Manchester United at Wembley.
The PGMOL confirmed the 40-year-old will be taking charge of the clash on February 26 in the Magpies first cup final since 1999.
Coote will be assisted by Nick Hopton and Tim Wood, while the fourth official will be Simon Hooper.
Peter Bankes will be in charge of VAR and will receive assistance from Eddie Smart.
David Coote (pictured) will referee the Carabao Cup final between Newcastle and Manchester United at Wembley
Brazilian midfielder Antony (L) fights for the ball with Newcastle’s English midfielder Jacob Murphy (R)
Coote will be assisted by Nick Hopton and Tim Wood, while the fourth official will be Simon Hooper
Newcastle progressed through to the final after defeating Southampton 3-1 on aggregate.
The second semi-final concluded as Manchester United secured a 2-0 home win against Nottingham Forest.
Newcastle’s last cup final visit to Wembley took place in 1999, when they were beaten 2-0 by United in the FA Cup final.
As for United, their last domestic cup final came in 2018. The club were beaten by Antonio Conte’s Chelsea in the FA Cup final.
The winners of the Carabao Cup will earn a place in the Europa Conference League qualifying round.
It’s been nearly ten years since Newcastle were last in Europe. In that season, they were beaten by Braga in the Europa League quarter-finals.
As for United, they are traditionally used to competing in Europe.
Newcastle’s last cup final visit to Wembley took place in 1999, when they were beaten 2-0 by United in the FA Cup final. Pictured: Phil Neville in action against Alan Shearer
The winners of the Carabao Cup will earn a place in the Europa Conference League qualifying round. Pictured: Roy Keane
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