James Oldham is the man in the middle for Yeovil’s FA Trophy quarter final tie up at Southport.
We actually saw him on New Years’ Day 2025, when we lost 2-1 away at Forest Green Rovers, if you recall, Kofi Shaw scored, gave a penalty away and got sent off.
This season, he’s been fairly busy, but mostly in the EFL – he’s officiated more games in League Two than any other division.
In total he’s taken charge of 21 games, across seven competitions giving out a total of 85 yellows, four reds and pointing to the spot on five occasions.
As far as I can tell, he’s taken charge of two Southport fixtures, but not for a while, most recently in January 2018 – a 1-0 loss to FC United of Manchester.
He will be assisted by Ollie Bickle and Niall Felton whilst Kavan Hurn is looking after the dugouts.
Southport FC (First Team) v Yeovil Town FC (First Team)
F.A. Challenge Trophy
Referee: Oldham, James
Assistant Referee: Bickle, Oliver
Assistant Referee: Felton, Niall
Fourth Official: Hurn, Kavan