Superleague: Referee Assignments for Matchday 3 Announced
The Hellenic Football Federation’s Refereeing Committee (ΚΕΔ) has just released the official list of referees appointed for the upcoming fixtures of the third round in the Superleague season.
Key Officiating Appointments for High-Profile Matches
At the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, the clash between Olympiacos and Panserraikos will be overseen by referee Zampalas. He will be supported by assistant referees Nikolakakis and Kollias, with Giannoukas serving as the fourth official. The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) duties will be handled by Vergetis and Papadopoulos.
Meanwhile, the fixture between Kifisia and Panathinaikos will see Katoikos in charge, assisted by Tsolakidis and Pagourtzis. Matsoukas will act as the fourth official, while Fotias and Antoniou will manage the VAR operations.
In the match featuring Levadiakos against AEK Athens, Papapetrou has been appointed as the main referee. His assistants will be Petropoulos and Aptosoglou, with Andrikopoulos as the fourth official. VAR responsibilities will be covered by Koumparakis and Andrianos.
Finally, the game between OFI Crete and PAOK will be refereed by Evangelou, with Bouxboum and Oikonomou assisting. Drakidis will serve as the fourth official, and Pulikidis alongside Youmatzidis will oversee the VAR system.
Complete Referee Schedule for Superleague Matchday 3
Saturday, September 13
- 18:00 Olympiacos vs Panserraikos: Zampalas (Assistants: Nikolakakis, Kollias; 4th Official: Giannoukas; VAR: Vergetis, Papadopoulos)
- 20:00 Atromitos vs Aris: Fotias (Assistants: Meintanas, Papadakis; 4th Official: Bekiaris; VAR: Tsakalidis, Koukoulas)
- 20:00 Panetolikos vs Volos: Tzilos (Assistants: Komisopoulou, Valiotis; 4th Official: Boutsikos; VAR: Tsimenteridis, Pulikidis)
Sunday, September 14
- 18:00 Asteras Tripolis vs Larissa: Kokkinos (Assistants: Dellios, Konstantinou; 4th Official: Tsakalidis; VAR: Papadopoulos, Moschou)
- 18:00 Kifisia vs Panathinaikos: Katoikos (Assistants: Tsolakidis, Pagourtzis; 4th Official: Matsoukas; VAR: Fotias, Antoniou)
- 20:00 Levadiakos vs AEK Athens: Papapetrou (Assistants: Petropoulos, Aptosoglou; 4th Official: Andrikopoulos; VAR: Koumparakis, Andrianos)
- 21:30 OFI vs PAOK: Evangelou (Assistants: Bouxboum, Oikonomou; 4th Official: Drakidis; VAR: Pulikidis, Youmatzidis)
Context and Insights on Refereeing in the Superleague
Refereeing remains a critical component in maintaining the integrity and flow of Greece’s top-tier football league. With the increasing use of VAR technology, the accuracy of crucial decisions has improved significantly. For instance, during the 2023-2024 season, VAR interventions have reduced controversial calls by approximately 30%, enhancing fairness across matches.
These appointments reflect the committee’s confidence in experienced officials to manage high-stakes encounters, especially as teams like Olympiacos and Panathinaikos aim to consolidate their positions early in the campaign. The selection of referees with proven track records ensures that the matches are conducted under strict adherence to the rules, minimizing disputes and fostering competitive spirit.
