Referee Josh Smith, who dismissed Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier earlier this season, will officiate the Whites play-off game at Norwich City on Sunday.
Smith flashed the red card at Meslier during the Boxing Day defeat at Preston North End after the goalkeeper raised a hand to Milutin Osmajic after a barge from the Montenegrin. Leeds boss Daniel Farke was disappointed with the decision but also Meslier’s reaction, which presented the man in the middle with a big decision to make. Farke said: “He catches the cross and he gets the first knock from the first player.
” Sunday’s semi-final first leg will be the sixth time Smith has refereed a Leeds United game. He also took charge of the Elland Road visit of Plymouth Argyle earlier in the season, when Leeds won 2-1 and Argyle boss Steven Schumacher believed his side were denied a clear spot-kick. “Another big call has gone against us at a big ground and that seems to happen every week,' he said.
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