What Darren England’s appointment means for Brentford vs Nottingham Forest

Darren England has been appointed as the referee for the upcoming Premier League match between Brentford and Nottingham Forest. Andrew Kitchen will oversee VAR duties, assisted by AVAR Tom Nield, with Scott Leger and Mat Wilkes acting as assistant referees. The fixture marks a notable assignment for England, who was previously stood down from officiating a clash between the two sides in October 2023 following a high-profile VAR error in a Tottenham versus Liverpool match.

In 21 previous Nottingham Forest matches officiated by England, the club has recorded nine wins, seven draws, and five defeats. The article notes that England typically permits physical duels and allows play to flow, but highlights his tendency to award penalties across his Premier League officiating career.