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Peter Bankes
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English
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EnglishRole: Referee
Over the last 12 months Peter Bankes has refereed 27 games, comprising 22 Premier League games, 2 Championship games, 1 FA Cup game and 2 EFL Cup games. In addition he has been the Fourth Official 68 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 47 articles about Peter Bankes. Articles 1 to 40:
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Arsenal warned of "sticky situation" in Bournemouth Premier League clash as Mikel Arteta failings laid bare
Arsenal must go "all out" to beat Bournemouth on Saturday, having made this particular Premier League game "far more important" than it should have been.May 2, 16:03
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F18%2Fevanilson.jpg "Bournemouth's Evanilson on April 14, 2025")
Bournemouth lineup vs. Arsenal: Predicted XI for Premier League clash after Evanilson appeal boost
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Bournemouth could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Arsenal.May 1, 09:11
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F18%2Fmikel-arteta.jpg "Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on April 29, 2025")
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Arsenal and Bournemouth, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 1, 08:51
Bournemouth learn outcome of Evanilson red card appeal following VAR controversy
Bournemouth learn whether they have been successful in their appeal to overturn Evanilson's red card from Sunday's 1-1 draw against Manchester United.Apr 30, 11:24
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F13%2Fryan-yates.jpg "Nottingham Forest's Ryan Yates celebrates on March 29, 2025")
Brighton 0-0 Nottingham Forest (3-4 pens): Highlights, man of the match, stats as Forest book place at Wembley
Nottingham Forest book their place in the semi-finals of the FA Cup after winning on penalties against Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium.Mar 29, 20:25
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Myles Lewis-Skelly red card overturned: Can Michael Oliver ever referee another Arsenal game?
Arsenal expert Charles Watts believes that Michael Oliver should not referee another Arsenal game this season following his controversial Myles Lewis-Skelly sending-off.Jan 28, 18:38
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F04%2Farslew.jpg "Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly and Declan Rice remonstrate with referee Michael Oliver on January 25, 2025")
Arsenal 'formally appeal' Myles Lewis-Skelly Wolves red card: What happens next?
Arsenal reportedly lodge a formal appeal over Myles Lewis-Skelly's controversial red card in Saturday's 1-0 Premier League win over Wolverhampton Wanderers.Jan 28, 13:37
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F49%2Fbrijak.JPG "Brighton & Hove Albion's Jack Hinshelwood celebrates scoring their second goal on December 6, 2023")
Dream Jack Hinshelwood goal sees Brighton & Hove Albion beat Brentford
Jack Hinshelwood scores his first goal in senior football as Brighton & Hove Albion come from a goal down to beat Brentford 2-1 at the Amex Stadium in the Premier League.Dec 6, 21:30
/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")
Bri Bre notes
Dec 6, 19:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F40%2Fwest-ham-united_2.jpg "West Ham United's Mohammed Kudus celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on October 8, 2023")
West Ham United secure a point against Newcastle United at the London Stadium
West Ham United grab a late equaliser to claim a point against Newcastle United in a back-and-forth encounter at the London Stadium.Oct 8, 15:13
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F40%2Flyle-foster.JPG "Burnley's Lyle Foster celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on October 3, 2023")
Jacob Bruun Larsen scores spectacular late winner as Burnley beat Luton Town
Jacob Bruun Larsen scores a late winner as Burnley beat Luton Town 2-1 in the Premier League this evening.Oct 3, 20:28
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F37%2Ftotshu_1.JPG "Tottenham Hotspur's Dejan Kulusevski celebrates scoring their second goal on September 13, 2023")
Richarlison inspires spectacular Tottenham comeback against Sheffield United
Richarlison caps off a turbulent week with a heroic cameo as Tottenham Hotspur leave it late to beat Sheffield United 2-1 and prolong their unbeaten start to the season.Sep 16, 16:06
Tot Shu notes
Sep 16, 13:53
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F34%2Fandpal.JPG "Joachim Andersen celebrates scoring for Crystal Palace on August 26, 2023")
Crystal Palace and Brentford share the spoils for the fifth game running as the Eagles fight back to rescue a 1-1 draw at the Gtech Community Stadium.
Aug 26, 15:52
Brentford Palace notes
Aug 26, 13:58
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F19%2Faston-villa.JPG "Aston Villa's Jacob Ramsey celebrates scoring their first goal with Leon Bailey on May 13, 2023")
Aston Villa close the gap on Tottenham Hotspur with 2-1 win at Villa Park
Goals from Jacob Ramsey and Douglas Luiz see Aston Villa beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 at Villa Park.May 13, 15:57
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F14%2Fmatnun.JPG "Matheus Nunes scores for Wolverhampton Wanderers on April 8, 2023")
Matheus Nunes thunderbolt spoils Frank Lampard's Chelsea homecoming
Frank Lampard's Chelsea return begins in miserable fashion with a 1-0 loss to Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux in the Premier League.Apr 8, 15:53
Wolves Chelsea notes
Apr 8, 13:59
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Early Solly March goal enough for Brighton & Hove Albion to beat Crystal Palace
Solly March scores the only goal as Brighton & Hove Albion beat Crystal Palace 1-0 at the Amex.Mar 15, 21:29
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F02%2Fmanchester-united_1.jpg "Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes celebrates scoring their first goal with Casemiro and Antony on January 14, 2023")
Preview: Crystal Palace vs. Manchester United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Premier League clash between Crystal Palace and Manchester United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 16, 11:10
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F41%2Fdecric.jpg "Declan Rice celebrates scoring for West Ham United against Southampton on October 16, 2022")
Declan Rice rescues point for West Ham United against Southampton
Southampton miss the chance to climb out of the Premier League relegation zone as they are held to a 1-1 draw by West Ham United at St Mary's.Oct 16, 14:53
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F32%2Fantonio-conte.jpg "Antonio Conte in charge of Tottenham Hotspur on August 14, 2022")
Preview: Tottenham Hotspur vs. Fulham - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Fulham, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 1, 08:29
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F07%2Futdbri.JPG "Manchester United and Brighton & Hove Albion players during their clash on February 15, 2022")
Manchester United hit with FA charge for conduct ahead of Lewis Dunk dismissal
Manchester United are hit with a charge from the Football Association for their conduct ahead of Lewis Dunk's dismissal on Tuesday night.Feb 16, 17:41
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F03%2Fbrentford-wolverhampton-wanderers.JPG "Brentford and Wolverhampton Wanderers leave the pitch after a drone appears above the pitch on January 22, 2022.")
Drone stops play at Brentford, Wolverhampton Wanderers game
Brentford and Wolverhampton Wanderers were forced off the pitch when a drone appeared above the stadium during their Premier League fixture on Saturday afternoon.Jan 22, 15:57
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F47%2Fantonio-conte.jpg "Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte reacts on November 25, 2021")
Preview: Tottenham Hotspur vs. Brentford - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Premier League clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Brentford, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 30, 12:09
Tottenham Hotspur boss Antonio Conte claims that it would have been "impossible" for Sunday's postponed game with Burnley to go ahead.
Nov 28, 15:38
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F36%2Fturf-moor.jpg "General view of Burnley's Turf Moor taken April 2018")
Burnley vs. Tottenham Hotspur postponed due to heavy snow
Tottenham Hotspur's Premier League game with Burnley is called off due to heavy snow at Turf Moor.Nov 28, 13:19
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F01%2Fveljko-paunovic.jpg "Reading manager Veljko Paunovic pictured in December 2020")
Alen Halilovic's first goal for the Royals secured victory over Middlesbrough.
Sep 25, 15:13
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F06%2Fthomas-tuchel.jpg "Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel pictured in February 2021")
The Chelsea boss was unable to offer an update on his striker's fitness.
Feb 15, 23:44
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F45%2Fole-gunnar-solskjaer_1.jpg "Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer pictured on November 7, 2020")
The video assistant referee's intervention played a key role in Saturday's hard-fought 1-0 win against the promoted Baggies.
Nov 22, 00:01
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F47%2Fmnuwba.jpg "Bruno Fernandes celebrates scoring for Manchester United against West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League on November 21, 2020")
Bruno Fernandes won it with a retaken penalty for the Red Devils.
Nov 21, 22:39
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F40%2Fvar-peter-bankes.jpg "Referee Peter Bankes checks the VAR before awarding a penalty to Newcastle United against Tottenham Hotspur on September 27, 2020")
There were several contentious handball decisions over the weekend.
Sep 29, 18:29
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F37%2Fsteve-bruce.jpg "Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce pictured during his side's match at West Ham United on September 12, 2020")
Callum Wilson's controversial spot-kick earned Newcastle a Premier League point in north London.
Sep 28, 06:17
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F39%2Fjose-mourinho_1.jpg "Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho pictured on September 27, 2020")
Tottenham saw victory slip through their fingers after Eric Dier was penalised for handball in stoppage time.
Sep 27, 16:42
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F39%2Ftotnew.jpg "Newcastle United's Callum Wilson and Andy Carroll celebrate the goal against Tottenham Hotspur on September 27, 2020")
The hosts were furious at the decision to penalise Eric Dier for handball.
Sep 27, 15:29
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F27%2Fpierre-emerick-aubameyang.jpg "Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrates scoring against Norwich City on July 1, 2020")
The Gabon striker netted in either half, with Granit Xhaka and Cedric Soares also on the scoresheet.
Jul 1, 19:07
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F48%2Fwilfried-zaha.jpg "Wilfried Zaha celebrates scoring for Crystal Palace on November 30, 2019")
Zaha opened the scoring and Jeffrey Schlupp netted the second in a 2-0 victory at Turf Moor.
Nov 30, 17:14
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F37%2Fscott-parker.jpg "Fulham manager Scott Parker pictured on September 14, 2019")
Boro drop into the relegation zone after goalless draw at the Riverside.
Oct 26, 17:32
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F43%2Ffulmid.jpg "Fulham's Marek Rodak is shown a red card by the referee on October 26, 2019")
The Slovakian was dismissed after just 17 minutes but Middlesbrough could not capitalise.
Oct 26, 16:34
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FA charge Charlton manager Lee Bowyer with misconduct
The FA charged Bowyer for comments during and after his side's 2-1 defeat to Swansea.Oct 7, 14:56
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