James Linington
Nationality:
English
![England flag England flag](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Role: Referee
Over the last 12 months James Linington has refereed 23 games, comprising 19 Championship games, 2 League One games, 1 League Two game and 1 EFL Cup game. In addition he has been the Fourth Official 102 times.
During this period he has issued 0 yellow card at a rate of 0 per game and 0 red card at a rate of 0 per game.
Recent Record:
Sports Mole has 25 articles about James Linington. Articles 1 to 25:
![Plymouth Argyle manager Steven Schumacher on September 16, 2023 Plymouth Argyle manager Steven Schumacher on September 16, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/23/37/steven-schumacher.jpg?w=87&h=65&auto=compress,format&fit=clip)
Preview: Plymouth Argyle vs. Stoke City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Plymouth Argyle and Stoke City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 30, 17:20
![Bournemouth's Dominic Solanke celebrates scoring their second goal on September 11, 2021 Bournemouth's Dominic Solanke celebrates scoring their second goal on September 11, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Jordan Zemura nets brace as Bournemouth brush aside Barnsley
Dominic Solanke was also on target for the Cherries.
Sep 11, 17:26
![Brentford manager Thomas Frank pictured on March 3, 2021 Brentford manager Thomas Frank pictured on March 3, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Bristol City 1-3 Brentford: Ivan Toney nets 31st goal of season
Bryan Mbeumo and Sergi Canos were also on the scoresheet for the Bees before Louis Britton struck a late consolation for Bristol City
May 8, 14:49
![Barnsley manager Valerien Ismael pictured in October 2020 Barnsley manager Valerien Ismael pictured in October 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Bristol City 0-1 Barnsley: Robins slip to seventh consecutive defeat
Carlton Morris netted the winner in the second half.
Feb 20, 17:17
![Norwich City's Jordan Hugill celebrates scoring against Bristol City in the Championship on January 20, 2021 Norwich City's Jordan Hugill celebrates scoring against Bristol City in the Championship on January 20, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Jordan Hugill nets brace as Norwich City overcome Bristol City
Bristol City failed to register a single effort on target.
Jan 20, 20:16
![Brentford manager Thomas Frank pictured on November 7, 2020 Brentford manager Thomas Frank pictured on November 7, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Thomas Frank frustrated over red card situation in Watford draw
Thomas Frank lost his cool when Mads Bech Sorensen was mistakenly shown a red card.
Dec 15, 23:55
![Ivan Toney celebrates scoring for Brentford against Watford in the Championship on December 15, 2020 Ivan Toney celebrates scoring for Brentford against Watford in the Championship on December 15, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ivan Toney scores equaliser for 10-man Brentford at Watford
Ethan Pinnock dismissed for the Bees in a game of two penalties.
Dec 15, 22:18
![Brentford's Rico Henry in action with Middlesbrough's Hayden Coulson in the Championship on November 7, 2020 Brentford's Rico Henry in action with Middlesbrough's Hayden Coulson in the Championship on November 7, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Middlesbrough go 10 games unbeaten with Brentford draw
Boro are seventh in the table, two points ahead of the Bees.
Nov 7, 17:28
![Cardiff's Nathaniel Mendez-Laing celebrates scoring against Preston on June 27, 2020 Cardiff's Nathaniel Mendez-Laing celebrates scoring against Preston on June 27, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Cardiff secure playoff place as Hull relegation confirmed
The Bluebirds were 14th in November when Neil Harris succeeded Neil Warnock as manager.
Jul 22, 21:48
![Stoke City's Sam Clucas in action with Birmingham City's Jude Bellingham in the Championship on July 12, 2020 Stoke City's Sam Clucas in action with Birmingham City's Jude Bellingham in the Championship on July 12, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Stoke City boost survival hopes with point at Bristol City
The Potters are now five points clear of the relegation zone.
Jul 15, 19:12
![Swansea City striker Rhian Brewster celebrates scoring on June 30, 2020 Swansea City striker Rhian Brewster celebrates scoring on June 30, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Playoff hopefuls Millwall and Swansea play out draw at The Den
Rhian Brewster helped Swansea hit back to earn a point at Millwall.
Jun 30, 20:29
![Bristol City's Famara Diedhiou celebrates scoring their second goal against Millwall on April 30, 2019 Bristol City's Famara Diedhiou celebrates scoring their second goal against Millwall on April 30, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Bristol City, Charlton fined by FA after player melee
Players from both sides were involved in a melee.
Nov 5, 17:47
![Christopher Schindler in action for Huddersfield Town on October 26, 2019 Christopher Schindler in action for Huddersfield Town on October 26, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Huddersfield win Yorkshire derby to climb out of relegation places
The Terriers climb out of the relegation zone in the Championship.
Oct 26, 17:17
![Leeds United's Gaetano Berardi leaves the pitch after being sent off on October 5, 2019 Leeds United's Gaetano Berardi leaves the pitch after being sent off on October 5, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Leeds defender Gaetano Berardi wins appeal against red card in Millwall defeat
Leeds fell to a 2-1 defeat following Berardi's dismissal.
Oct 8, 18:10
![Tom Bradshaw celebrates with Millwall teammates after scoring on October 5, 2019 Tom Bradshaw celebrates with Millwall teammates after scoring on October 5, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Managerless Millwall defeat 10-man Leeds United
The Lions were playing their first match since Neil Harris quit as manager.
Oct 5, 17:46
![An angry Chris Coleman in charge of Sunderland on March 3, 2018 An angry Chris Coleman in charge of Sunderland on March 3, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Surprise win at Derby County boosts Sunderland's survival hopes
Sunderland produce a surprise 4-1 win away to Derby County to give their chances of avoiding back-to-back relegations a shot in the arm.
Mar 30, 21:37
![Brentford manager Dean Smith Brentford manager Dean Smith](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Dean Smith unhappy with "inconsistent" refereeing
Brentford manager Dean Smith criticises the inconsistency of the refereeing during his side's 3-1 defeat at home to promotion-chasing Cardiff City.
Mar 14, 08:25
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Huddersfield Town boss David Wagner accepts FA misconduct charge
Huddersfield Town manager David Wagner is fined by the Football Association after accepting a misconduct charge relating to the game against Reading in September.
Oct 10, 22:00
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Michael Morrison, Clayton Donaldson sink Brentford
Goals from Michael Morrison and Clayton Donaldson earn Birmingham City a 2-0 win over Brentford.
Sep 29, 21:44
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Half-Time Report: Freddie Sears fires Ipswich Town into half-time lead
A brace from Freddie Sears gives Ipswich Town a 2-1 half-time lead against Blackpool at Portman Road.
Apr 11, 15:51
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Live Commentary: Ipswich Town 2-0 Middlesbrough - as it happened
Live text coverage of the top-of-the-table clash between Ipswich Town and Middlesbrough in the Championship, courtesy of Sports Mole.
Dec 20, 14:30
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Match Analysis: Burnley 1-0 Ipswich Town
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Burnley's victory over Ipswich Town in the Championship's early kickoff on Saturday.
Apr 26, 15:15
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Lee Clark: 'Referee mocked Paul Robinson during game'
Lee Clark slams referee James Linington following an incident with Paul Robinson during Birmingham City's 3-3 draw with Burnley.
Mar 13, 04:16
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Match Analysis: Watford 2-3 Derby County
Sports Mole picks the bones out of a second-straight win for Derby County under Steve McClaren as Watford's unbeaten home run came to an end.
Oct 19, 19:25
![Brighton's Leonardo Ulloa celebrates after scoring the opening goal against Nottingham Forest on March 30, 2013 Brighton's Leonardo Ulloa celebrates after scoring the opening goal against Nottingham Forest on March 30, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Match Analysis: Nottingham Forest 2-2 Brighton & Hove Albion
Sports Mole brings you match analysis from Nottingham Forest's 2-2 draw with Brighton & Hove Albion.
Mar 30, 17:37