Friday, 29 March 2024

Meet The Ref - Cambridge United v Latics

Next up for the Latics in the Easter programme is an away trip on Monday to the Abbey Stadium to face Cambridge United, who are fighting for their League One lives, the referee for the game will be Cumbria based official, Anthony Backhouse.

 


The 30 year old has been a National List referee since the 2017/18 season; he was promoted to the Select Group 2 last summer and of his 20 games so far this campaign, 10 have been in the Championship.

Previous Games

Backhouse has refereed the Latics seven times previously, four of which came at the DW Stadium, the three away days all came this season, Blackpool, a 2:1 defeat in September, a 1:1 draw against Northampton in January and his last Latics game, the 4:2 defeat at Fleetwood, where Backhouse only lasted 40 minutes before having to be replaced due to injury.

Backhouse’s last Cambridge game came last season, their goalless draw away at Curzon Ashton in the 1st round of the FA Cup.

Anthony Backhouse’s Last Six Latics Games

Date

Competition

Result

Latics Cards

02 Mar 2024

League One

Fleetwood 4:2 Latics

1Y

13 Jan 2024

League One

Northampton 1:1 Latics

6Y

02 Sep 2023

League One

Blackpool 2:1 Latics

3Y

05 Apr 2022

League One

Latics 3:0 Accrington

1Y

17 Aug 2021

League One

Latics 1:1 Wycombe

3 Y

06 Mar 2021

League One

Latics 3:0 MK Dons

1 Y

Anthony Backhouse Card Watch 2023/24

Games – 20

Yellows –93

Reds – 1

Penalty Awards – 3

Cambridge United v Wigan Athletic
Referee
– Anthony Backhouse
Assistants – Ian Cooper and Garry Maskell
Fourth Official – Carl Brook

Grab a listen to the latest PWU Latics podcast featuring a preview of the Cambridge game.

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