Martin Atkinson
English professional football referee
Martin Atkinson (born 31 March 1971) is a retired English professional football referee who officiated primarily in the Premier League. He is also a school teacher and a supporter for Premier League club Leeds United. He is a member of the West Riding County Football Association.
![]() Atkinson in 2014 | |||
Born |
Drighlington, West Riding of Yorkshire. | 31 March 1971||
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Other occupation | Teacher | ||
Domestic | |||
Years | League | Role | |
1998–2000 |
![]() | Assistant referee | |
2000—2003 |
![]() | Assistant referee | |
2002–2003 |
![]() | Referee | |
2003—2005 |
![]() | Referee | |
2005–2022 |
![]() | Referee | |
2006—2018 | FIFA listed | Referee |
Atkinson made his first appearance as an official in the Football League as an assistant referee in 1995. Since he was promoted so the list of Select Group Referees in 2005, he has refereed a number of notable matches, including the FA Community Shield and the finals of the FA Trophy, EFL Cup, and the UEFA Europa League.