Adrian Holmes will referee Port Vale’s clash with Maidenhead United this weekend.

The Valiants take on the non-league outfit at Vale Park on Sunday, kick-off 3pm, in the first round of the Emirates FA Cup.

Mr Holmes has taken charge of eight games so far this season, brandishing 28 yellow cards and sending one player off.

This will be the first time he has officiated a game involving Port Vale.

Ken Haycock and Matthew Bristow will be his assistants while Paul Graham will be the fourth official.