David Duckenfield will face a retrial over his role in the Hillsborough disaster.
The jury in the original trial of the former South Yorkshire Police chief failed to reach a majority verdict on the gross negligence manslaughter charge in April this year.
But Sir Peter Openshaw confirmed on Tuesday that Duckenfield is set to again stand trial following a successful request by the Crown Prosecution Service.
Duckenfield was the match commander when 96 Liverpool fans were unlawfully killed at Sheffield Wednesday’s ground before the 1989 FA Cup semi-final.
Benjamin Myers QC opposed the application for retrial on Duckenfield’s behalf after providing his defence at the original proceedings earlier this year.
But Judge Openshaw granted the CPS’ request, saying: “I authorise a retrial of the defendant David Duckenfield, and refuse the defendant’s application to stay the trial.”
The 74-year-old’s new hearing will begin at Preston Crown Court on October 7.
Former Sheffield Wednesday club secretary Graham Mackrell became the first person to be convicted in relation to Hillsborough in May over safety breaches.
The former executive, 69, was fined £6,500 for failing to ensure there was adequate turnstiles for the thousands of fans with tickets at the Leppings Lane terrace.