Meet The Officials | Port Vale (A)

Stephen Parkinson

Stephen Parkinson will be the referee for Newport County’s League Two clash against Port Vale on Saturday afternoon (3pm).

An experienced official in the EFL, Parkinson regularly takes charge of matches in both League Two and National League. 

This will be his second match involving County this season, having previously officiated the opening fixture against Port Vale back in September.

So far this campaign, Parkinson has officiated 22 matches across various competitions, issuing 88 yellow cards and six red cards.

He will be supported by assistant referees Conall Bartlett and Steven Plane, with Curtis Wood appointed as the fourth official.