On Thursday morning, the Greek Football Federation (EPO) announced the referees for the 21st round of the Super League, with the spotlight on the upcoming derby between PAOK and AEK set to take place at the Toumba Stadium. Referee Harm Osmers from Germany will officiate this highly anticipated match, marking his sixth appearance in Greece, having previously refereed several significant derbies including AEK-Aris and PAOK-Olympiakos this season.

In addition to Osmers, his officiating team will include assistant referees Christian Gitelmann and Thomas Gornjak, with VAR review overseen by Johann Pfeiffer and Joseph Spurni. The derby is essential for both teams, not only for their standings in the league but also for the fierce rivalry that exists between them, making the choice of an experienced referee all the more critical to ensure fair play and mitigate potential controversies.

Upcoming fixtures also include matches between Levadeiakos and Olympiakos, Volos and Aris, Panetolikos and Asteras, Panathinaikos against AEL, Kifisia hosting OFI, and Atromitos facing Panserraikos, each aimed at advancing teams' league positions and captivating football fans throughout Greece.