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James Linington
Nationality: 
English
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EnglishRole: Referee
Over the last 12 months James Linington has refereed 24 games, comprising 18 Championship games, 1 League Two game, 3 League One games, 1 National League game and 1 EFL Cup game. In addition he has been the Fourth Official 140 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:
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Sports Mole has 27 articles about James Linington. Articles 1 to 27:
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F37%2Fsteven-schumacher.jpg "Plymouth Argyle manager Steven Schumacher on September 16, 2023")
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
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F36%2Fboubar_1.jpg "Bournemouth's Dominic Solanke celebrates scoring their second goal on September 11, 2021")
Dominic Solanke was also on target for the Cherries.
Sep 11, 16:26
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F11%2Fthomas-frank.jpg "Brentford manager Thomas Frank pictured on March 3, 2021")
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, 13:49
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F45%2Fbarnsley-valerien-ismael.jpg "Barnsley manager Valerien Ismael pictured in October 2020")
Carlton Morris netted the winner in the second half.
Feb 20, 17:17
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F03%2Fnorbci.JPG "Norwich City's Jordan Hugill celebrates scoring against Bristol City in the Championship on January 20, 2021")
Jordan Hugill nets brace as Norwich City overcome Bristol City
Bristol City failed to register a single effort on target.Jan 20, 20:16
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F45%2Fthomas-frank.jpg "Brentford manager Thomas Frank pictured on November 7, 2020")
Thomas Frank lost his cool when Mads Bech Sorensen was mistakenly shown a red card.
Dec 15, 23:55
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F51%2Fwatbre.jpg "Ivan Toney celebrates scoring for Brentford against Watford in the Championship on December 15, 2020")
Ethan Pinnock dismissed for the Bees in a game of two penalties.
Dec 15, 22:18
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F45%2Fbrentford-rico-henry-middlesbrough-hayden-coulson.jpg "Brentford's Rico Henry in action with Middlesbrough's Hayden Coulson in the Championship on November 7, 2020")
Boro are seventh in the table, two points ahead of the Bees.
Nov 7, 17:28
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F26%2Fcarpre.jpg "Cardiff's Nathaniel Mendez-Laing celebrates scoring against Preston on June 27, 2020")
The Bluebirds were 14th in November when Neil Harris succeeded Neil Warnock as manager.
Jul 22, 20:48
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F28%2Fstobir.JPG "Stoke City's Sam Clucas in action with Birmingham City's Jude Bellingham in the Championship on July 12, 2020")
Stoke City boost survival hopes with point at Bristol City
The Potters are now five points clear of the relegation zone.Jul 15, 18:12
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F27%2Frhian-brewster.jpg "Swansea City striker Rhian Brewster celebrates scoring on June 30, 2020")
Rhian Brewster helped Swansea hit back to earn a point at Millwall.
Jun 30, 19:29
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F18%2Ffamara-diedhiou.jpg "Bristol City's Famara Diedhiou celebrates scoring their second goal against Millwall on April 30, 2019")
Players from both sides were involved in a melee.
Nov 5, 17:47
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F43%2Fchristopher-schindler.jpg "Christopher Schindler in action for Huddersfield Town on October 26, 2019")
The Terriers climb out of the relegation zone in the Championship.
Oct 26, 16:17
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F01%2Fjosh-brownhill.jpg "Josh Brownhill celebrates scoring for Bristol City on January 5, 2019")
Substitute Famara Diedhiou was dismissed after scoring the home side's equaliser.
Oct 23, 21:21
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F41%2Fgaetano-berardi.jpg "Leeds United's Gaetano Berardi leaves the pitch after being sent off on October 5, 2019")
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, 17:10
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F40%2Fmillee.jpg "Tom Bradshaw celebrates with Millwall teammates after scoring on October 5, 2019")
Managerless Millwall defeat 10-man Leeds United
The Lions were playing their first match since Neil Harris quit as manager.Oct 5, 16:46
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F35%2Fbirsto.jpg "Stoke's Liam Lindsay and Birmingham's Lukas Jutkiewicz in action on August 31, 2019")
Birmingham City come from behind to deny Stoke City first win
Lukas Jutkiewicz and Jude Bellingham scored in a 2-1 victory.Aug 31, 16:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F11%2Fchris-coleman.jpg "An angry Chris Coleman in charge of Sunderland on March 3, 2018")
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, 20:37
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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
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "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")
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, 21:00
Michael Morrison, Clayton Donaldson sink Brentford
Goals from Michael Morrison and Clayton Donaldson earn Birmingham City a 2-0 win over Brentford.Sep 29, 20:44
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, 14:51
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
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, 14:15
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
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, 18:25
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F13%2Fleonardo-ulloa-brighton.jpg "Brighton's Leonardo Ulloa celebrates after scoring the opening goal against Nottingham Forest on March 30, 2013")
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
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