David Coote is announced as the final referee for this season’s Carabao Cup between Manchester United and Newcastle at Wembley, with Peter Bankes confirmed as VAR official.
By Jonathan Rose for Mailonline
17:31 February 14, 2023, updated 17:32 February 14, 2023
- The PGMOL confirmed that the 40-year-old will take office on February 26
- The Magpies advanced to the final after beating Southampton 3-1
- Newcastle’s last cup final took place in 1999, when they were defeated by United
David Coote will referee the Carabao Cup final between Newcastle and Manchester United at Wembley.
The PGMOL confirmed that the 40-year-old will take charge of the February 26 clash 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.
Newcastle progressed to the final after defeating Southampton 3-1 on aggregate.
The second semi-final concluded with Manchester United securing a 2–0 home win against Nottingham Forest.
Newcastle’s last cup final visit to Wembley was in 1999, when United defeated them 2-0 in the FA Cup final.
As for United, their last domestic cup final was in 2018. The club was beaten by Antonio Conte’s Chelsea in the FA Cup final.
The winners of the Carabao Cup will earn a place in the qualifying round of the Europa Conference League.
It’s been almost ten years since Newcastle was last in Europe. In that season, they were defeated by Braga in the Europa League quarterfinals.
As for United, they are traditionally used to competing in Europe.