Gavin Ward will take charge of this weekend`s FA Cup first round clash between Oldham Athletic and Leeds United at Boundary Park.
The Surrey official has so far refereed 11 games this season showing 42 yellow cards and 2 reds.
Last season he took charge of 30 games showing 81 yellow cards and 3 reds.
The last time he took charge of a Oldham game was last season when they drew 2-2 at Yeovil Town.
Ward has been on the National list of referees since 2006 and it will be the first time he`s taken charge of a Leeds United game.
Referee – G L Ward (Surrey)
Assistant Referees – R L Metcalfe & W D Smallwood
Fourth Official – A Bates
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