Cambridge United (a): Match Officials Confirmed

The Football League has now announced the officials that will take charge of the match between Cambridge United and Lincoln City at the Abbey Stadium in League One on Tuesday 28th November (19:45).

Referee: David Rock.
Assistants Referees: Paul Evans and Stuart Kane.
Fourth Official: Stephen Parkinson.

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He is no stranger to both sets of supporters, having refereed 7 matches involving The U’s and 9 matches involving The Imps.

His most recent match involving the hosts was their 1-1 draw away at Bolton Wanderers in League One last season, when he showed 4 yellow cards, one of which was for a United player (Sam Smith).

His last match involving City was the 3-2 win at home versus Port Vale in League One last season. He was just a little card happy in this match, showing 10 yellow cards and 3 red cards, including a red card for Carl Rushworth and yellow cards for Paudie O’Connor, Matty Virtue, Harry Boyes, Danny Mândroiu and Ben House, as well as a booking for former Imp Tom Pett.

David Rock oversaw a total of 32 matches last season, showing 118 yellow cards (3.69) and 8 red cards. He was most card-happy in the Lincoln City v Port Vale match (mentioned above).

So far this season, he has been the man in the middle for 16 matches, showing 64 yellow cards (4.00) and 4 red cards. He has brandished 8 cards on two occasions: Barnsley 7-0 Port Vale in League One (8 yellow cards) and Colchester United 5-4 Notts County in League Two (7 yellow cards and 1 red card, including two yellow cards for former Cambridge United loanee Cameron McGeehan).

Sources: English Football League & Soccer Base.

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