Our first game of 2026 is against Blackpool; the officials for the game have been confirmed and can be found below.
Edward Duckworth will be the man in charge of this fixture with the support of his assistants Niall Felton and Ashley Allen. Oliver Mackey will be the fourth official.
Duckworth's career has seen him take charge of 154 matches, with 61 across Sky Bet League One and Two. He has featured in a game involving the Valiants on three separate occasions, handing out five yellow cards.