The Altrincham-based official took charge of just one Blues game last season that being in our 1-0 home win against Wigan Athletic on 27th February 2010. Liam Ridgewell was the only Blues player booked on that occasion.
Andy Garratt and Dave Bryan will be Anthony Taylor's assistants for the game at The Stadium of Light on Saturday afternoon.
For a detailed head-to-head between the two sides, click here