Iain Williamson will referee Port Vale’s clash with Southend United this weekend.

The Valiants travel to Roots Hall on Saturday, kick-off 3pm, in Sky Bet League One action.

Mr Williamson has taken charge of eight games so far this season, brandishing 27 yellow cards and one red.

This will be the first time he has officiated a match involving Vale since the 2011/12 season when the Valiants beat Plymouth 1-0 at home.

Adam Crysell and Paul Howard will assist Williamson while Nicholas Cooper will be the fourth official.

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