It will be the first time he has taken charge of Town this season

Northumberland-based match official Richard Clark will be the man in the middle for Fleetwood Town’s home game with Sheffield United at Highbury on Saturday afternoon.

The whistle blower has overseen 18 fixtures so far this season, brandishing 51 yellow cards and three red ones.

Saturday’s encounter against the Blades will be the first Cod Army game that Clark has refereed in 2015/16.

His last game was a Championship affair on Saturday 13th February 2015 at the New York Stadium, involving a goalless draw between Rotherham United and Birmingham City.

Mr Clark will be assisted by Anthony Backhouse and Anthony Moore, while Mark Duncan is the fourth official.