Chris Kavanagh (referee)
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Chris Kavanagh (born 4 September 1985) is an English professional football referee from Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester. He officiates primarily in the Premier League having been promoted to the Select Group of Referees in 2017.[3]
_(cropped)_Chris_Kavanaugh_(referee).jpg) Kavanagh in 2022 | |||
| Born |
4 September 1985[1] Manchester, England[2] | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | |||
| Years | League | Role | |
| 2012–2014 | National League | Referee | |
| 2014–2017 | The Football League | Referee | |
| 2017– | Premier League | Referee | |
| International | |||
| Years | League | Role | |
| 2019– | FIFA listed | Referee | |
Career
Kavanagh began his refereeing career at the age of 13. In 2012, he was promoted to officiate matches in the National League.[4]
Kavanagh began refereeing in the Football League in 2014.[2] Kavanagh took charge of his first Premier League match in April 2017.[5]
Kavanagh was appointed to FIFA's international referees list in 2019.[5]
Kavanagh was the final appointed referee for the 2021 EFL Championship play-off final between Brentford and Swansea City at Wembley Stadium on 29 May 2021.[6] Kavanagh was the video assistant referee for the 2021 FA Cup final between Chelsea and Leicester City.[7]
Kavanagh was appointed referee for the 2024 EFL Cup final between Chelsea and Liverpool on 25 February 2024.[8]
References
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