Confirmed Match Officials: Manchester City vs Manchester United (FA Community Shield) | OneFootball

John Brooks has been named as the referee for the FA Community Shield clash between Manchester City and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium.

Pep Guardiola’s side will kick-off their campaign in north London with a clash against local rivals Manchester United in the FA Community Shield, with Manchester City looking to win the first of six potential trophies on offer during the 2024/25 season.

The Sky Blues, who lost to Arsenal on penalties in the Community Shield last season, haven’t won the competition since 2019, despite featuring in the annual curtain-raiser regularly in recent years.

Manchester City suffered defeat to Manchester United in their last visit to Wembley, losing the Emirates FA Cup Final 1-2 in May, following first-half goals from Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo.

Guardiola’s side collapsed to a calamitous 0-2 half-time deficit and failed to force the tie into extra-time despite a spirited second-half showing, as Jeremy Doku pulled one goal back in the 87th minute at Wembley Stadium.

City, who won a record-breaking fourth consecutive Premier League title last season, beat Manchester United in both Premier League meetings during the 2023/24 campaign, winning 0-3 at Old Trafford and 3-1 at the Etihad Stadium.

Both clubs have made new signings ahead of the season and Community Shield meeting, with Manchester City completing the signing of Savinho from sister-club ES Troyes for an initial £21 million.

Ahead of the clash at Wembley Stadium on Saturday 10 August, the FA have announced the Match Officials for the 2024 Community Shield between Manchester City and Manchester United.

Match Referee

John Brooks has been named as the referee for Manchester City’s clash against Manchester United at Wembley Stadium.

The 34-year-old officiated 34 matches across all competitions last season, showing 142 yellow cards and six red cards.

The referee last took charge of Manchester City in May, overseeing the Blues’ title-defining win over West Ham at the Etihad.

Assistant Referees

Brooks will be accompanied in north London by Assistant Referees Adrian Holmes and Nick Greenhalgh.

Video Assistant Referees

Overviewing proceedings will be Video Assistant Referee Peter Bankes, Assistant Video Assistant Referee Sian Massey-Ellis, and Support Video Assistant Referee Tim Robinson.

Fourth Official

Jarred Gillett has been named as the Fourth Official.

The referee will be overseeing conduct within the two dugouts, and the behaviour of managers Pep Guardiola and Erik ten Hag.