Match officials for City v Leeds

Phil Crossley from Kent is the man who referee'd last seasons 4 - 0 home win over Sunderland. He was also in charge when City lost at home to Walsall last season.

They are the only two City games he has taken control of since making a full time move to league refereeing in 2002. The prevous two seasons he was doing conference games.

Mr Crossley will be assisted by Gary Chapman from Gloucestershire and Phil Gibbs from the West Midlands.