Andrew Kitchen

Andrew Kitchen, English referee born in Durham, has been gaining prominence in the English Football League (EFL) since his debut in the 2021/2022 season. In his first year, he officiated 29 matches, showing 69 yellow cards and 2 red cards, a figure that reflects his moderation in the use of disciplinary sanctions.

The jump to the Championship didn't take long to arrive. In September 2023, he refereed his first game in the category, between Queens Park Rangers 1-1 Swansea City, establishing himself as a reliable option for the English second division.

One of the highlights of his career took place in January 2025, when he was selected to officiate the FA Cup match between Chelsea and Morecambe. The match ended with a convincing 5-0 victory for the London club, but it represented an important step in Kitchen's career.

His refereeing style is characterized by a balanced management of the game. With 172 matches officiated to date, he maintains an average of 2.51 yellow cards per match, accumulating 432 yellow cards and only 7 red cards, which suggests that he prefers to control the game through dialogue rather than sanctions.