Liverpool and Crystal Palace will meet at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, 10 August, for the 2025 FA Community Shield, marking the start of the English football season. The Football Association has now confirmed the full list of officials for what promises to be a memorable encounter.

Crystal Palace saw their Europa League spot handed to Nottingham Forest having missed a vital FA email that resulted in demotion

Crystal Palace’s fight to stay in the Europa League goes on, but hopes and options are dwindling.The club will take its case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), as first revealed by The i Paper,

The FA has now confirmed the refereeing team for the encounter, and Liverpool fans likely won’t be too happy with the selection. The FA’s media team confirmed on Wednesday that Chris Kavanagh will be the main referee on the day.

Crystal Palace's head coach Oliver Glasner reacts during the FA Cup final between Manchester City and Crystal Palace at the Wembley Stadium in London, Saturday, May 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)

Crystal Palace's Justin Devenny celebrates with the trophy after the FA Cup final between Manchester City and Crystal Palace at the Wembley Stadium in London, Saturday, May 17, 2025.