James Linington – Referee Stats
Referee · EnglandJames Linington has officiated 450 matches on record, averaging 2.5 cards and 14.8 fouls per game — a lenient official. A player is dismissed roughly once every 12 games, and the spot is pointed to 0.14 times per match. Home teams win 47% of matches under him, drawing 21% and losing 32%. Most active in the Championship (313 matches). 34% of his bookings come after the 75th minute, with the first card around the 36'. He cards more than 30% of Championship 2025/2026 referees.
Discipline profile
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