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Kavanagh In Charge Of Cup Tie
Written by Newcastle Utd
Chris Kavanagh will referee United's Capital One Cup third round home tie against Sheffield Wednesday
By Anthony Marshall - Newcastle United Managing Editor
Chris Kavanagh will referee Newcastle United's Capital One Cup third round home tie against Sheffield Wednesday on Wednesday (7.45pm kick-off).
The Lancashire-based official is in his second season as a Football League referee, and it is the first time he has taken charge of a Magpies' match.
Kavanagh has been the man in the middle of six fixtures so far during the 2015/16 campaign, across the Championship, League One and Captial One Cup, issuing 20 yellow cards and no reds.
On Wednesday at St. James' Park, Kavanagh will be assisted by Paul Hodskinson and James Wilson, with Tony Harrington the game's fourth official.
Tickets for Wednesday's Capital One Cup fixture against Sheffield Wednesday are still available, priced at just £15 for adults and £5 for concessions. To secure your seat at St. James' Park, click here.