Jamie O’Connor is the lucky little so and so that gets to referee Yeovil Town’s trip to Rochdale this coming Saturday.
We’ve only had the pleasure of his company once in his career, a rather disastrous 1-1 draw against Halifax in 2022/23.
Both Lawson D’ath and Edwin Agbaje suffered season ending injuries, Matt Worthington picked up a suspension-confirming yellow card and only a scrappy Malachi Linton goal gave the Glovers anything to shout about.
He did book Halifax defender Jamie Stott for … “encouraging” Agbaje over the advertising hoardings.
He’s a very experienced referee and has been used far more in the EFL than the National League this season,
In 10 games this season, he’s dished out 27 yellows and two red cards.
He will be assisted by Zharir Mustafa and Martin Parker, Ben Robinson is the fourth official.
Rochdale AFC (First Team) v Yeovil Town FC (First Team)
National League – Premier
Referee: O’Connor, Jamie
Assistant Referee: Mustafa, Zharir
Assistant Referee: Parker, Martin
Fourth Official: Robinson, Ben