It’s Wednesday night in Aldershot for the Glovers this week and we are being looked after on the night, by a referee more at home on the EFL circuit than in the National League.
Stephen Parkinson has been in Leagues One and Two as well as the EFL Trophy.
He officiated a feisty game between Bristol Rovers and Spurs’ kids, which ended with a lengthy penalty shootout, with a red card thrown in for good measure.
His only game in charge at our level though, was Carlisle United’s 3-0 win away at Wealdstone, where he dished out three yellows including to former Glover, Bevis Mugabi.
Oddly though, for a referee of his experience level, and considering he’s taken plenty of games involving South West sides, we can find no evidence of him ever taking charge of a Yeovil game.
Mr Parkinson has refereed in Germany before, having been a German language teacher in a former career.
Michael Hayden and Ciaran Fidler are going to be on assistant duties with Coleman O’Meara looking after the dugouts.
Wed 24th Sep 2025
Aldershot Town (First Team) v Yeovil Town FC (First Team)
National League – Premier
Referee: Parkinson, Stephen
Assistant Referee: Hayden, Michael
Assistant Referee: Fidler, Ciaran
Fourth Official: Mathieson, Alex