Wilton Pereira Sampaio to referee Flamengo v Corinthians | OneFootball

Referee from Goiás will officiate the September 13 clash at the Maracanã

Referee Wilton Pereira Sampaio (GO) has been appointed by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) to officiate Flamengo vs. Corinthians. The match will therefore take place on September 13 (Sunday) at the Maracanã. The clash is valid for the 28th round of the Brasileirão.

Has the rest of the officiating crew still not been defined?

However, the CBF has not yet released the names of the rest of the officiating crew. So, the assistants and video referees should be confirmed in the coming days.

Does Wilton Sampaio’s track record favor Flamengo?

Wilton Pereira Sampaio has already officiated 44 Flamengo matches throughout his career. In those games, Mengão won 25 times and lost only nine. Therefore, the track record of the referee from Goiás heavily favors the Rubro-Negro side.

The Rubro-Negro also drew ten matches under Wilton Sampaio’s command. As a result, the Rio club’s win rate with this referee is above 65%. In this way, the positive history raises expectations for another victory for the Most Beloved.

When was the last time Wilton Pereira Sampaio officiated a Flamengo match?

The referee from Goiás last took charge of a match involving the Most Beloved in the 22nd round of the Brasileirão. On that occasion, the officiating did not generate controversy, and Fla won 2-0 with goals from Bruno Henrique and Erick Pulgar.

Did the referee’s recent performance spark controversy?

Wilton Sampaio was involved in a recent controversy during Corinthians vs. Santos. That is because the referee was criticized for a lack of consistency in foul calls. Besides the Brasileirão, the Goiás native also drew attention in the World Cup opener when he sent off three players in the match between the United States and South Africa.

Does Flamengo have a run of matches before facing Corinthians?

Before taking on Corinthians, Flamengo still has three important matches to play. Leonardo Jardim’s team will face Mirassol, Remo, and Independiente del Valle (ECU) during that stretch. Therefore, the squad’s physical wear and tear could weigh on preparations for the duel.

However, the Rubro-Negro announced the signings of Argentine Joaquín Freitas and Ecuadorian Anthony Valencia. In addition to the two forwards, the Most Beloved could also see the return of Gonzalo Plata, who failed his medical exams at Dynamo Moscow (RUS).

Where can you watch Flamengo vs. Mirassol?

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla brings you every detail of Flamengo in the 2026 season. So stay tuned to the website, social media, and YouTube. In addition, Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the match against Mirassol.

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