The match officials have now been confirmed for the League One tie between Cheltenham Town and Lincoln City at Whaddon Road on Saturday 20th April (15:00).
Referee: Thomas Kirk.
Assistant Referee: Justin Amey.
Assistant Referee: Grant Taylor.
Fourth Official: James Vallance.
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His most recent match involving the hosts was their 2-1 defeat against West Ham United U21s in the EFL Trophy at Whaddon Road in October 2022 when he showed 5 yellow cards, including bookings for Ellis Chapman (former City midfielder) and Elliot Bonds.
His most recent match involving City was the 0-0 draw at home versus Wycombe Wanderers in December 2022. He showed no cards in this game.
Thomas Kirk oversaw a total of 32 matches last season, showing 113 yellow cards (3.53) and 2 red cards. He showed 7 yellow cards on three occasions: Rochdale 0-1 Grimsby Town in League Two, Morecambe 1-2 Ipswich Town in League One and Newport County 1-2 Mansfield Town in League Two.
Kirk has been the man with the whistle on 31 occasions so far this season, showing 129 yellow cards (4.16) and 4 red cards. He was just a little card-happy in the League Two match between Newport County and Doncaster Rovers (4-0) when he showed 10 yellow cards, including a booking for former Imps loanee defender Tom Anderson.
Sources: English Football League and Soccerbase.
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