Keith Stroud Refs Accrington Game

The Dorset born 37-year-old began refereeing in 1988 and progressed to the national list of assistant referees in 2000 and the select group in 2002, before being promoted to the national list of referees in 2004. Further acclaim came when he was also was appointed a FIFA assistant in the same year.

Mr. Stroud, who did not take charge of any fixture involving Watford or Accrington Stanley last season, will be joined by Mr. J.M Hayto and Mr. M.S Scholes as his assistants at Vicarage Road on Tuesday evening.