Akil Howson to Make History as First Black FA Cup Final Official

Who Is Akil Howson? Black Official To Set New Record By Featuring In Chelsea Vs Man City FA Cup 2025-26 Final

Akil Howson will make history as the first Black official to feature in an FA Cup final when he serves as an assistant referee for the 2026 clash between Chelsea and Manchester City. This appointment sets a new record by breaking a long-standing barrier in the tournament's 154-year history

Akil Howson set to become first black official at an FA Cup final

Manchester City face Chelsea at Wembley on May 16

Akil Howson to make history as first black FA Cup final official

Akil Howson will become the first black official to feature in an FA Cup final when Chelsea take on Manchester City next month.

Akil Howson set to become first black official at an FA Cup final as referee line-up confirmed

Akil Howson has been named as an assistant referee at Wembley next month when Chelsea take on Manchester City; in August 2023, Howson became the Premier Leagues first permanent black official in 15 years, following Uriah Rennie

FA Cup: Howson to make history in Chelsea-Man City final

Akil Howson will become the first black official to feature in an FA Cup final when Chelsea face Man City next month.