Who is the man in the middle for Town’s home clash with Bournemouth tomorrow?

Simon Hooper will referee Ipswich Town's upcoming Premier League match against AFC Bournemouth at Portman Road. The experienced Wiltshire official has taken charge of 16 Ipswich matches throughout his career, with his most recent being a 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace in March 2025. His last fixture at Portman Road was the promotion-clinching 2-0 win over Huddersfield Town in May 2024.

Hooper has also officiated 30 AFC Bournemouth fixtures, overseeing 16 wins, five draws, and nine defeats for the Cherries. Across seven games in all competitions during the 2026/27 season, he has issued 18 yellow cards, one red card, and awarded one penalty. Hooper will be supported by assistant referees Edward Smart and Alistair Nelson, alongside VAR Peter Bankes.