Kavanagh stood down from Premier League round after errors in Villa loss to Newcastle
Guardian Sport
by Paul MacInnesFebruary 16, 2026
Referee Chris Kavanagh will not officiate this weekend
VAR was not used in fourth round of FA Cup ties
The referee Chris Kavanagh will not officiate in the next round of Premier League fixtures after a series of high-profile errors during the FA Cup tie between Aston Villa and Newcastle on Saturday.
Kavanagh has been stood down by Professional Game Match Officials, alongside one of his two assistants at Villa Park, Nick Greenhalgh. The second, Gary Beswick, will run the line at Nottingham Forest v Liverpool on Sunday.
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Originally published on Guardian Sport on 2/16/2026