The official from West Riding FA will take charge of the showpiece occasion at Wembley, and has spoken about his pride when receiving the call.
"It's an absolute delight and honour to receive this appointment," he told TheFA.com.
"Domestically, it's the biggest game of any referee's career, the one we all dream of when we complete the referee course. I can only imagine what it will be like to lead the two teams out in front of a sold-out Wembley.
"To receive this appointment off the back of my hard work this season is truly humbling.