Tom Bramall was appointed to referee Arsenal versus Coventry City in Matchweek 1 of the 2026–27 Premier League.
The appointment covered the season’s opening match, played on Friday 21 August 2026. Bramall was listed as the referee, with Gary Beswick and Mat Wilkes as assistant referees.
Jarred Gillett was appointed as the Video Assistant Referee, with Neil Davies as assistant VAR. These appointments were announced before the first round of fixtures.
The officials for Matchweek 1 included several prominent Premier League referees. Michael Oliver handled another opening-round game, while Stuart Attwell and John Brooks were also assigned to different fixtures, making their names easy to mix up with Bramall’s.