The match officials for the 2020 and 2021 Papa John’s Trophy Finals have been confirmed!
In an EFL Trophy first, the two finals will be played in succession over the weekend of 13-14 March 2021, with last year’s postponed match between Portsmouth and Salford City taking place first on Saturday 13 March followed by the 2021 Final between Sunderland AFC and Tranmere Rovers on Sunday 14 March.
Both matches will be staged at Wembley Stadium, kicking-off at 3pm - with the action broadcast live on Sky Sports.
2020 Final – Saturday 13 March 2021
Portsmouth v Salford
Referee - Carl Boyeson
ARs - Michael Webb and Craig Taylor
4th Official – Trevor Kettle
Reserve AR - George Byrne
2021 Final – Sunday 14 March 2021
Sunderland AFC v Tranmere Rovers
Referee – Charles Breakspear
ARs – Geoffrey Liddle and Stuart Butler
4th Official – Robert Lewis
Reserve AR - Stephen Brown