Before the Championship, the EFL makes an intriguing official decision about Sunderland vs. West Brom.
After their match against Millwall on Saturday, Sunderland will play West Brom this week.
Bobby Madley will officiate Sunderland’s Championship match against West Brom this weekend at the Stadium of Light, according to confirmation from the EFL.
The last time the referee officiated a Sunderland match was in October, when he officiated the Black Cats’ league trip to Hull City. Wilson Isidor scored an incredible solo goal to give the Wearsiders a 1-0 victory in the contentious match
Referee Madley’s contribution to Sunderland’s victory over Hull City in October was criticized by Tigers manager Tim Walter, who also believed that Chris Mepham ought to have been sent off just before halftime at the MKM Stadium. In a close game with little opportunities, Isidor’s incredible goal proved to be the difference between the two teams.
After a Hull corner, the striker sprinted from his own half and chipped his shot over the goalie. However, when they attempted to take that corner short, the hosts were furious because they thought the referee had interfered.
