Referee already unpopular with Leeds United fans to officiate Burnley's trip to Elland Road

The Clarets have very little to play for after their relegation back to the Championship was confirmed following last week’s 1-0 defeat to Manchester City.

Leeds, on the other hand, have fared far better back in the top flight, sitting 15th in the table on 40 points.

Six points clear of Tottenham in the dropzone, Daniel Farke’s side will know one more win will realistically be enough to secure their Premier League status for next season.

Who is the referee for Leeds v Burnley?

Thomas Bramall.

He’s overseen 28 games so far this season, dishing out 112 yellow cards – at an average of four per game – and four reds.

The vast majority of his fixtures have come in the Premier League, although he’s also taken charge of a handful of Championship and domestic cup fixtures.

Bramall recently found himself at the centre of a controversy involving Leeds when he dismissed Gabriel Gudmundsson for a second yellow card during their 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace.

When Bramall brandished the second booking for a foul on Ismaila Sarr, the red card didn’t immediately follow, with it appearing he had forgotten the left-back had already been booked.

Bramall then failed to show a second yellow card to Palace wing-back Brennan Johnson when he brought down James Justin to stop a counter-attack.

His performance led to criticism from Leeds boss Daniel Farke, who said: "I'm not sure there are really words needed, everyone in the stadium could see. It was not even close to a yellow card, there was no pace in the duel, it was not a tactical foul.”

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What history does he have with Burnley?

Bramall recently took charge of Burnley’s 2-0 defeat to Brighton, a game in which Parker’s side found themselves on the wrong end of two cruel calls.

They weren’t down to Bramall, however, with the Clarets having two ‘goals’ ruled out for offside by the tightest of margins following lengthy VAR checks.

The only other Burnley game he’s taken charge of this season came back in September for the 1-1 home draw against Nottingham Forest.

Bramall handed out two yellow cards on the day, one for either team, with Florentino Luis being cautioned for the Clarets and Morato for the visitors.

Looking further back, he officiated two Burnley games during the Vincent Kompany season in the top flight: the 2-0 defeat to Newcastle United at St James’ Park in September 2023 and the 1-1 home draw against Wolves in April 2024.

Who is on VAR duty?

Tim Wood, assisted by Jarred Gillett.

Wood was involved in a recent controversy of his own when, while on VAR duty, he instructed referee Darren England to be sent to the monitor to overturn a Sunderland ‘goal’ against Nottingham Forest last week.

Wood felt Nordi Mukiele had impeded Forest goalkeeper Matz Sels, allowing Dan Ballard to prod home from close range.

Constantine Hatzidakis and Craig Taylor will run the line, while Adam Herczeg is fourth official.

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