Brighton vs Huddersfield Town: Anthony Taylor to referee crucial Premier League clash

Anthony Taylor has been appointed referee for Huddersfield Town's crucial Premier League clash against Brighton and Hove Albion this weekend.

The Greater Manchester-based official will take charge of his seventh competitive Town match at the Amex Stadium, and will be assisted by Adam Nunn and Peter Kirkup - with Lee Probert acting as fourth official.

Altrincham fan Taylor has previously taken charge of one of Town's Premier League matches - the 1-1 draw against Stoke City - as well as three League One outings and two FA Cup clashes - and the pre-season friendly against Udinese.

Those matches include last season's FA Cup encounter with Manchester City in which David Wagner's Town held out for a 0-0 draw against Pep Guardiola's superstars.

In six previous games officiated by Taylor, Town have lost just once - a League One match against Sheffield Wednesday in 2012, which the Owls won 2-0.

Taylor is yet to produce a red card in a match involving the Terriers, but has dished out 29 in his 188 matches in the top flight - along with 646 bookings.