Referee Chris Kavanagh and assistant Nick Greenhalgh have been stood down from Premier League duties this weekend following mistakes in the FA Cup. The decision comes after the officials made errors during recent FA Cup matches that impacted game outcomes.

Kavanagh, who has officiated in the Premier League since 2017, and Greenhalgh were not selected for any Premier League fixtures according to the latest match official appointments. This is a significant move by the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL), which oversees refereeing in English professional football.

The FA Cup errors have drawn scrutiny to the officiating standards in English football. While the specific mistakes have not been detailed, the decision to stand down both officials for Premier League games suggests the errors were substantial enough to warrant disciplinary action. This development highlights the ongoing challenges in maintaining consistent refereeing standards across different competitions.