Martin Atkinson

Born: March 31, 1971

Hometown: Bradford
Nationality: England flag English

Role: Referee



Martin Atkinson
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Career History
Sports Mole has 270 articles about Martin Atkinson. Articles 1 to 40:
Jordan Henderson celebrates scoring for Liverpool in December 2021
Jordan Henderson's five best goals for Liverpool
Sports Mole picks out Jordan Henderson's five best goals in a Liverpool shirt following the former Reds captain's £12m departure to Al Ettifaq.
Jul 28, 07:39
 Granit Xhaka is sent off for Arsenal against Liverpool on January 13, 2022
A closer look at Granit Xhaka's Arsenal red cards
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Granit Xhaka's five Arsenal red cards after his sending off against Liverpool in the EFL Cup.
Jan 14, 12:37
 Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe looks dejected after the match, December 19, 2021
Newcastle United request explanation on referee decisions
Newcastle United write to the Premier League in order to complain about recent refereeing decisions in their matches, according to a report.
Dec 21, 08:28
 Emile Smith Rowe celebrates scoring for Arsenal against Watford on November 7, 2021
Watch: Emile Smith Rowe scores bizarre goal against Manchester United
Arsenal attacker Emile Smith Rowe opens the scoring in bizarre fashion against Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Dec 2, 20:55
 Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira pictured in July 2021
Patrick Vieira hints at full-strength squad for Carabao Cup tie with Watford
The new Eagles manager is eager to claim a first win of the season.
Aug 23, 21:30
 Richarlison celebrates scoring for Everton against Southampton in the Premier League on March 1, 2021
Everton 1-0 Southampton: Richarlison keeps Toffees' top-four hopes alive
Richarlison scored for the third-successive match inside the first 10 minutes.
Mar 1, 22:21
 Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder pictured on February 7, 2021
Chris Wilder furious with refereeing decisions in Fulham defeat
Ademola Lookman broke the deadlock for the Cottagers in the 61st minute, with the home side going on to secure only their fourth win of the season.
Feb 21, 00:00
 Tomas Soucek is sent off for West Ham United against Fulham in the Premier League on February 6, 2021
Keith Hackett insists VAR should be operated by specialists, not referees
The ex-head of PGMOL believes retired referees should be given training to operate the system.
Feb 15, 19:00
 Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl pictured in February 2021
Ralph Hasenhuttl fumes at VAR after loss to Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolves equalised from the penalty spot after a disputed handball.
Feb 14, 16:03
 Chelsea's Tammy Abraham celebrates scoring against Barnsley in the FA Cup on February 11, 2021
Tammy Abraham nets winner as Chelsea overcome Barnsley in FA Cup
Tammy Abraham struck the fifth-round tie's only goal from close range.
Feb 11, 22:21
 Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus scores against Burnley in the Premier League on February 3, 2021
Manchester City breeze past Burnley to extend winning run
It was routine stuff for a City side in ominous form going into Sunday's meeting with Liverpool.
Feb 3, 20:09
 Aston Villa's Anwar El Ghazi celebrates scoring against West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League on December 20, 2020
Aston Villa too strong for 10-man West Bromwich Albion in Sam Allardyce's opener
Anwar El Ghazi scored twice in a comfortable derby win as Jake Livermore was sent off.
Dec 20, 21:45
 Patrick Bamford scores a disallowed goal for Leeds against Crystal Palace in the Premier League on November 7, 2020
The weekend's VAR incidents: Patrick Bamford's offside arm and handball debates
The Leeds striker had a goal ruled out after VAR ruled he was offside.
Nov 9, 14:27
 Sevilla players celebrate Suso's goal against Manchester United on August 16, 2020
Sevilla's previous UEFA Cup/Europa League finals
Sports Mole takes a look at Sevilla's previous UEFA Cup/Europa League finals ahead of Friday's showdown with Inter Milan.
Aug 19, 11:51
 Liverpool's Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah celebrate a goal against Crystal Palace on June 24, 2020
Liverpool thrash Crystal Palace to move to brink of Premier League title
If Manchester City do not beat Chelsea on Thursday then the title will be the Anfield club's without kicking a ball.
Jun 24, 21:19
 Andy Robertson and Serge Aurier in action during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool on January 11, 2020
Jose Mourinho: 'Andrew Robertson should have been sent off'
Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho claims that Liverpool full-back Andrew Robertson should have been sent off for a tackle on Japhet Tanganga.
Jan 11, 20:59
 Referee Martin Atkinson speaks with Watford's Troy Deeney as Crystal Palace's Luka Milivojevic reacts after sustaining an injury on December 7, 2019
Watford, Crystal Palace play out goalless draw
Watford have only won once in the Premier League this season.
Dec 7, 17:15
 Virgil van Dijk celebrates scoring for Liverpool on November 30, 2019
Ten-man Liverpool survive nervy finish to beat Brighton and extend lead at top
Van Dijk's brace had the Reds cruising before Alisson's dismissal.
Nov 30, 17:07
 Manchester City's Riyad Mahrez scores against Chelsea in the Premier League on November 23, 2019
Riyad Mahrez nets winner as Manchester City overcome Chelsea
Riyad Mahrez scores the winner as Manchester City record a 2-1 win over Chelsea in Saturday evening's Premier League clash.
Nov 23, 19:25
 Tottenham Hotspur forward Son Heung-min pictured after being sent off against Everton on November 3, 2019
Mauricio Pochettino: 'Son Heung-min in a very good way after Andre Gomes injury'
The Tottenham forward has won his appeal against his red card in the draw with Everton.
Nov 5, 20:09
 Turkey forward Cenk Tosun in action against Moldova in their Euro 2020 qualifier in March 2019
Cenk Tosun: 'I tried to comfort Gomes after injury'
The Portugal international sustained a potentially season-ending injury after being clipped by Son Heung-min and falling heavily on his right leg.
Nov 4, 10:14
 Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-min is shown a red card by referee Martin Atkinson on November 3, 2019
Premier League confirms reasons for Son Heung-min red card
The Premier League confirms that Son Heung-min received a red card in Tottenham Hotspur's game with Everton for 'endangering the safety' of midfielder Andre Gomes.
Nov 4, 00:01
 Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-min is shown a red card by referee Martin Atkinson on November 3, 2019
Mauricio Pochettino calls on VAR to overturn Son Heung-min red card
The Portugal international sustained a potentially season-ending injury.
Nov 3, 20:47
 Everton's Andre Gomes reacts after sustaining an injury against Tottenham Hotspur on November 3, 2019
Andre Gomes horror injury mars Everton draw with Tottenham
The Portugal midfielder suffered a serious leg injury in the second half.
Nov 3, 18:55
 Gary Cahill in action for Crystal Palace on October 5, 2019
Gary Cahill claims Matteo Guendouzi's "rugby tackle" saved Arsenal from defeat
The defender was confident Palace would have won if Wilfried Zaha had broken clear.
Oct 28, 09:27
 Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp on October 20, 2019
Klopp: 'I was 100% sure VAR would rule out Rashford's goal'
Adam Lallana earned the Reds a late point at Old Trafford.
Oct 20, 19:30
 Adam Lallana celebrates equalising for Liverpool on October 20, 2019
Manchester United end Liverpool winning run as Adam Lallana rescues draw
Manchester United end Liverpool's 17-match winning streak in the top flight as Adam Lallana rescues a 1-1 draw for the league leaders at Old Trafford.
Oct 20, 17:28
 Arsenal defender David Luiz celebrates with teammates after scoring against Bournemouth on October 6, 2019
David Luiz scores first Arsenal goal in win over Bournemouth
Brazilian makes the difference as Gunners keep a clean sheet.
Oct 6, 15:39
 Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on September 1, 2019
Harry Kane insists he should have had penalty in North London derby
Tottenham Hotspur forward Harry Kane insists that he should have had a penalty during Sunday afternoon's North London derby.
Sep 1, 20:13
 Arsenal's Alexandre Lacazette celebrates scoring their first goal on September 1, 2019
Arsenal come from two goals down to salvage point in thrilling derby
Arsenal come from two goals down to salvage a point against Tottenham Hotspur in a thrilling North London derby at the Emirates Stadium.
Sep 1, 17:25
 Georginio Wijnaldum opens the scoring during the Premier League game between Cardiff City and Liverpool on April 21, 2019
Record-breaking Liverpool beat Cardiff City to regain top spot
Liverpool beat Cardiff City 2-0 to regain top spot in the table and set a new club record for highest points tally in the Premier League era.
Apr 21, 16:53
 Diogo Jota celebrates after extending Wolverhampton Wanderers' lead against Manchester United on March 16, 2019
Raul Jimenez, Diogo Jota dump Manchester United out of FA Cup
Second-half goals from Raul Jimenez and Diogo Jota fire Wolverhampton Wanderers to Wembley with a 2-1 win over Manchester United in the FA Cup quarter-finals.
Mar 16, 21:51
 Leicester City defender Harry Maguire scores the equaliser against Liverpool on January 30, 2019
Liverpool miss the chance to move seven points clear with Leicester City draw
Liverpool miss the chance to move seven points clear at the top of the Premier League table as they are held to a 1-1 draw by Leicester City at Anfield.
Jan 30, 21:58
 Grimsby Town manager Michael Jolley on January 5, 2018
Grimsby boss Jolley aggrieved by early dismissal of Fox in Palace defeat
Fox was shown a red card in the second minute for a studs-up tackle on Andros Townsend.
Jan 5, 21:00
 Son Heung-min is mobbed by his Tottenham Hotspur teammates after adding his name to the scoresheet against Chelsea on November 24, 2018
Rampant Tottenham Hotspur inflict first defeat on Maurizio Sarri's Chelsea
Chelsea fall to their first competitive defeat of the Maurizio Sarri era as they are humbled 3-1 by Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley Stadium.
Nov 24, 19:23
 Riyad Mahrez steps up to take a late penalty in Manchester City's away draw at Liverpool in the Premier League on October 7, 2018
Riyad Mahrez misses late penalty as Manchester City draw at Liverpool
Riyad Mahrez misses a late penalty as Liverpool and Manchester City draw 0-0 at Anfield in the Premier League.
Oct 7, 17:24
 Aleksandar Mitrovic celebrates equalising during the Premier League game between Fulham and Watford on September 22, 2018
Aleksandar Mitrovic rescues point for Fulham at Watford
Aleksandar Mitrovic scores 13 minutes from time to rescue a point for Fulham from their Premier League clash with Watford at Craven Cottage.
Sep 22, 13:21
 Ilkay Gundogan poses with his face mask during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Manchester City on August 12, 2018
Ilkay Gundogan: 'Martin Atkinson worst performer in Manchester City draw'
Ilkay Gundogan claims that referee Martin Atkinson was "the worst performer" in Manchester City's 1-1 draw at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday.
Aug 26, 16:38
 Pep Guardiola pulls a ridiculous face during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Manchester City on August 12, 2018
Pep Guardiola refuses to comment on controversial Willy Boly goal
Pep Guardiola refuses to criticise referee Martin Atkinson after Willy Boly's controversial goal helped Wolverhampton Wanderers to a 1-1 draw with Manchester City.
Aug 25, 19:23
 Moussa Sissoko in action for Tottenham Hotspur in pre-season on July 25, 2018
Moussa Sissoko avoids Football Association ban for alleged stamp
Tottenham Hotspur's Moussa Sissoko will not face any further action for his alleged stamp on Newcastle United's Kenedy as the officials spotted the incident at the time.
Aug 13, 19:23
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