Anthony Taylor (born 20 October 1978) is an English professional football referee from Wythenshawe, Manchester.

In 2015, he officiated the Football League Cup final at Wembley Stadium when Chelsea defeated Tottenham Hotspur 2–0.

[3] Taylor started refereeing in the Northern Premier League in 2002,[4] progressing to officiate in the Conference North in 2004.

[11] On 1 March 2015, Taylor was the referee for the Football League Cup final between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur.

Taylor's earlier training in the prison service at HMP Manchester was cited as helpful for the situation by mentor Chris Foy.

[18][19] In October 2021, Taylor was chosen to referee the 2021 UEFA Nations League Final between Spain and France.

[20] In a May 2022 FIFA pronouncement, Taylor was listed as one of six English officials to oversee matches at that November and December's World Cup.

The list also included referee Michael Oliver and four compatriot assistant referees—Simon Bennett, Gary Beswick, Stuart Burt, and Adam Nunn.