England
4.18
Yellow Cards per Match
272 in total
0.09
Red Cards per Match
6 in total
4.18
Yellow Cards per Match
272 in total
0.09
Red Cards per Match
6 in total
| Season | League | Matches | Total (Average) | Total (Average) | Total (Average) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2023/2024
|
1
|
2
(2.00)
|
|
17
(17.00)
|
|
|
2023/2024
|
19
|
94
(4.95)
|
|
420
(22.11)
|
|
|
2024/2025
|
1
|
4
(4.00)
|
|
22
(22.00)
|
|
|
2024/2025
|
16
|
65
(4.06)
|
1
(0.13)
|
324
(20.25)
|
|
|
2022/2023
|
1
|
3
(3.00)
|
|
19
(19.00)
|
|
|
2022/2023
|
1
|
3
(3.00)
|
|
18
(18.00)
|
|
|
2022/2023
|
26
|
101
(3.88)
|
1
(0.15)
|
632
(24.31)
|
|
James Linington, born in Newport, England, is a football referee with a long career in the English professional leagues. He has officiated numerous matches in the Championship, the second division of English football, establishing himself as one of the experienced referees in this category.
A notable match in his recent career was on September 21, 2024, when he officiated the Championship match between Coventry City and Swansea City, which ended in a 1-2 victory for Swansea. In this match, Linington showed 5 yellow cards, maintaining control in a competitive clash.
James Linington is known for his firm and consistent refereeing style, applying the rules with precision and maintaining effective communication with the players. His experience and professionalism have solidified him as a respected figure in English football officiating.