🏟️Arsenal
60 matches in our referee database
Arsenal referee and match official history. Chris Kavanagh has officiated the most Arsenal matches (5). 28 different referees have taken charge of Arsenal games across 2 competitions.
Quick Stats
Total Matches60
Competitions2
Unique Referees28
🏆 Competitions
👥 Match Officials
Top Referees
5
Kirsty Dowle
5🏴 ENG
Anthony Taylor
4🏴 ENG
Darren England
3🏴 ENG
Jarred Gillett
3🏴 ENG
Top Assistant Referees
Ian Hussin
7🏴 ENG
Wade Smith
6🏴 ENG
Dan Cook
5🏴 ENG
Scott Ledger
5🏴 ENG
Gary Beswick
4🏴 ENG
Top VAR Officials
Darren England
6🏴 ENG
John Brooks
6🏴 ENG
Craig Taylor
4🏴 ENG
Dan Robathan
4🏴 ENG
Jarred Gillett
4🏴 ENG
🚫 Yet to officiate Arsenal
Premier League referees active in 2025/26 who haven't been appointed to a Arsenal match this season.
Recent Matches
UEFA Champions League29/04/2026
Atlético MadridvsArsenal FC
⚽ Referee: Danny Makkelie
Women's Super League29/04/2026
ArsenalvsLeicester City
⚽ Referee: Lisa Benn
Premier League25/04/2026
ArsenalvsNewcastle United
⚽ Referee: Samuel Barrott
Premier League19/04/2026
Manchester City FCvsArsenal
⚽ Referee: Anthony Taylor
Premier League11/04/2026
ArsenalvsBournemouth
⚽ Referee: Michael Oliver
UEFA Women's Champions League01/04/2026
CHELSEA WOMEN FCvsArsenal Women FC
⚽ Referee: Frida Mia Klarlund Nielsen
Women's Super League28/03/2026
ArsenalvsTottenham
⚽ Referee: Grace Lowe
UEFA Women's Champions League Quarterfinals (First Legs)24/03/2026
Arsenal Women FCvsChelsea FC Women
⚽ Referee: Alina Peşu
Women's Super League21/03/2026
ArsenalvsWest Ham
⚽ Referee: Phoebe Cross
UEFA Champions League Round of 16 (Second Legs)17/03/2026
Arsenal FCvsBayer 04 Leverkusen
⚽ Referee: Danny Makkelie
Frequently asked questions
How many Arsenal matches are tracked on Referee.Observer?
Our database holds 60 Arsenal matches across 2 competitions, officiated by 28 unique referees.
Which referee has officiated Arsenal the most?
Chris Kavanagh has refereed Arsenal most often in our records, with 5 appointments.
Who has refereed Arsenal most in the 2025/26 season?
In 2025/26, Chris Kavanagh leads Arsenal appointments with 5 matches.
Are there Premier League referees who have never officiated Arsenal this season?
Yes — 11 referees active in Premier League (2025/26) have not been appointed to a Arsenal match this season, including Christopher Kavanagh, Sam Barrott, Andrew Madley.