🏟️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
Premier League25/01/2026
ArsenalvsManchester United FC
⚽ Referee: Craig Pawson
Premier League25/01/2026
Arsenal FCvsManchester United FC
⚽ Referee: Craig Pawson
Women's Super League24/01/2026
ChelseavsArsenal
⚽ Referee: Kirsty Dowle
Champions League20/01/2026
FC Internazionale MilanovsArsenal FC
⚽ Referee: João Pedro da Silva Pinheiro
Premier League17/01/2026
Nottingham ForestvsArsenal
⚽ Referee: Michael Oliver
Premier League17/01/2026
Nottm ForestvsArsenal FC
⚽ Referee: Michael Oliver
Women's Super League10/01/2026
ArsenalvsManchester Utd
⚽ Referee: Abigail Byrne
Premier League08/01/2026
ArsenalvsLiverpool
⚽ Referee: Anthony Taylor
Premier League08/01/2026
Arsenal FCvsLiverpool FC
⚽ Referee: Anthony Taylor
Premier League03/01/2026
BournemouthvsArsenal
⚽ Referee: Chris Kavanagh
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.