MEET THE OFFICIALS: Scott Jackson Takes Charge of Colchester United game
Scott Jackson will be the man in the middle for Northampton Town’s next fixture, assisted by Scott Williams and James Tewson, with Damith Bandara taking up the role of fourth official.
The Referee – Scott Jackson
Jackson has officiated ten matches so far during the 2026/27 season, showing 44 yellow cards and no red cards.
The official began his campaign on 8th August, taking charge of Carlisle United’s 2-3 defeat to Worthing in the National League, issuing two yellow cards.
His busiest matches in terms of bookings this season came during Leyton Orient’s 1-3 defeat to Barnsley on 29th August and Kidderminster Harriers’ 1-0 victory over Gateshead on 16th September, when he issued eight yellow cards in each fixture.
Jackson’s most recent appointment came on Saturday 17th October, when he refereed Salford City’s 2-1 victory over Crawley Town in League Two, issuing no cards.
Previous Northampton Town Matches
Jackson has previously taken charge of three Northampton Town fixtures, all in League One.
His first appointment involving the Cobblers came on 11th November 2023, when Northampton recorded a 2-0 victory over Burton Albion at Sixfields. Jackson issued no cards during the match.
He next officiated Northampton’s 2-0 defeat away to Stevenage on 3rd December 2024, issuing three yellow cards and one second-yellow-card dismissal.
His most recent Cobblers appointment came on 22nd March 2025, when Northampton secured a 2-0 victory over Blackpool at Sixfields, with Jackson issuing two yellow cards.
Northampton’s record with Jackson in charge stands at two victories and one defeat from three matches.
Last Season’s Record
During the 2025/26 campaign, Jackson took charge of 27 fixtures across League One, League Two, the National League, League Cup, FA Cup and Football League Trophy.
Across those matches, he issued 98 yellow cards and two red cards.
His highest yellow-card tally came in four fixtures, with eight bookings issued during Oldham Athletic’s 0-1 defeat to Gillingham, Yeovil Town’s 0-1 defeat to Southend United, Stockport County’s 0-1 defeat to Mansfield Town and Carlisle United’s 5-0 victory over Braintree Town.
Jackson also issued red cards during Cheltenham Town’s 0-1 defeat to Barnet on 23rd August 2025 and Milton Keynes Dons’ 1-2 defeat to Accrington Stanley on 20th September 2025.
Across the 2025/26 and 2026/27 seasons, Jackson has officiated 37 matches, issuing a total of 142 yellow cards and two red cards.
Match Officials
- Referee: Scott Jackson
- Assistant Referee: Scott Williams
- Assistant Referee: James Tewson
- Fourth Official: Damith Bandara