The match officials for Leicester City vs Everton have been confirmed for this weekend’s game.
Both teams are looking to get their first win of the season after difficult starts to their Premier League campaign.
Steve Cooper’s side have two points from their opening four games and most recently drew 2-2 with Crystal Palace after surrendering a two-goal lead.
Everton meanwhile are yet to register a single point and were beaten 3-2 by Aston Villa last weekend, despite going two goals up at Villa Park.
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Darren England appointed as referee for Leicester City vs Everton
As per the official Premier League website, the referee for Saturday’s game at the King Power Stadium will be Darren England.
The 38-year-old has officiated nine games involving the Foxes before, with Leicester winning three, drawing one and losing five of those.
England has been involved in a game featuring Everton 10 times, with the Toffees winning three, drawing four and losing three.
His last game as an official involving Leicester was the 3-1 defeat to rivals Coventry City in January. Meanwhile, his last time refereeing an Everton game was a 1-0 win against Brentford in April.
Alongside England will be Gary Beswick and Adam Nunn as linesmen, Geoff Eltringham as the fourth official, and Michael Salisbury on VAR duty, with Natalie Aspinall as assistant VAR.
Leicester City vs Everton: head-to-head record
The two teams have played each other 119 times over the years, with the first competitive fixture coming in 1908.
In those meetings, the Foxes have won 39 times, drawn 35, and lost to Everton 45 times.
Their last meeting with the Toffees saw Leicester draw 2-2 in a game that would ultimately play a part in their relegation from the Premier League.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin gave the away side the lead from the penalty spot before goals from Caglar Soyuncu and Jamie Vardy put the hosts back in front.
James Maddison had the chance to put Leicester 3-1 up before the break but missed a penalty. Alexander Iwobi’s second-half equaliser ensured a share of the spoils.
Leicester have lost just one of their past five encounters with Everton – although three of them have been draws.