Confirmed Match Officials: Southampton vs Manchester City (Carabao Cup Quarter-Final)

Peter Bankes will take charge of Manchester City’s trip to St Mary’s in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday, the EFL have announced.

Manchester City are bidding to win the Carabao Cup for a fifth time under the management of Pep Guardiola, with the Blues’ hopes of a possible quadruple still alive after the 4-0 thrashing of Chelsea in the FA Cup on Sunday.

City face Southampton in the quarter-finals on Wednesday, having knocked out Chelsea and Liverpool in the previous rounds.

The Saints’ poor league form hasn’t affected their performances in the domestic cup competitions, with Nathan Jones’ team also progressing to the fourth round of the FA Cup after a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace at the weekend.

Ahead of Wednesday’s Carabao Cup quarter-final clash at St Mary’s, the EFL have announced the Match Officials for the fixture.

Match Referee

Peter Bankes will take charge of Wednesday’s clash between Southampton and Manchester City.

The referee has officiated 17 matches so far this season, showing 74 yellow cards and one red card.

Bankes last took charge of City in November, when the Sky Blues lost 2-1 to Brentford in the Premier League.

Assistant Referees

Bankes will be accompanied on the south coast by Assistant Referees Edward Smart and Nick Greenhalgh.

Fourth Official

John Brooks has been appointed as the Fourth Official.

The referee will be overseeing conduct within the two dugouts, and the behaviour of managers Nathan Jones and Pep Guardiola.

NB: VAR will NOT be in operation during the match.