Anthony Taylor (referee)

Anthony "Tony" Taylor (born 20 October 1978) is an English "professional" football referee from Wythenshawe, Manchester.

Anthony Taylor

Born	(1978-10-20) 20 October 1978 Wythenshawe, Manchester, England
Domestic
Years	League	Role
2002–2004	Northern Premier League	Referee
2004–2006	Football Conference	Referee
2006–2010	The Football League	Referee
2010–	Premier League	Referee
International
Years	League	Role
2013—	FIFA listed	Referee

In 2010, he was promoted to the list of Select Group Referees who specialize in the Premier League, and in 2013 he became a registered referee for FIFA allowing him to referee European and international matches. In 2015, he attended the Carabao Cup final at Wembley Stadium when Chelsea beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-0. Taylor returned to Wembley Stadium later that year to attend the FA Community Shield as Arsenal beat Chelsea 1-0. He commented on the 2017 and 2020 FA Cup finals, both between Chelsea and Arsenal; Arsenal won both times 2-1. When selected, he became the first to referee a second FA Cup Final since Arthur Kingscott in 1901.