The English Football League have announced that Anthony Backhouse will be in charge for Port Vale’s home clash with Stevenage.

Backhouse has officiated in 29 games this season, including:

14 League One games

11 League Two games

2 FA Cup games

1 EFL Cup games

1 EFL Trophy games.

He has so far given out 89 yellow cards this season and four reds.

This isn’t the first-time Backhouse has officiated at Vale Park this season, where he was in charge of Vale’s 1-0 victory over Barnet.

He will be assisted by Gareth Mellor and Lee Freeman, with Craig Taylor acting as the fourth official.