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.

bbc.com · en · Published 2026-04-29 15:09:32 UTC · Updated 2026-04-29 17:17:53 UTC

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