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UEFA confirm officials for Sunderland’s Europa League tie at Lech Poznan

Sunderland will take on Polish champions Lech Poznan in their latest Europa League tie on Thursday evening.

Sunderland Echo

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 3:35 PM

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UEFA appointed Hungarian referee Balázs Berke to officiate Sunderland's Europa League match against Lech Poznan.
Balázs Buzás and Balázs Szert will serve as assistants, with Gergő Bogár acting as fourth official.
Tamás Bognár has been appointed as the Video Assistant Referee, supported by assistant Katalin Kulcsár.

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UEFA has confirmed an all-Hungarian officiating crew led by referee Balázs Berke for Sunderland's upcoming Europa League tie against Polish champions Lech Poznan on Thursday evening. Sunderland aims to maintain a perfect start to their maiden Europa League campaign during the away contest.

The 42-year-old official will be assisted by Balázs Buzás and Balázs Szert, with Gergő Bogár serving as fourth official. Tamás Bognár will oversee Video Assistant Referee duties alongside assistant Katalin Kulcsár, while Berke enters the clash having issued 48 yellow cards across 10 matches this season.

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