The English Football League have announced who will be officiating Port Vale’s League Two tie with Lincoln City at the weekend.

John Busby has been chosen as the man in the middle for the bout and has already officiated in one of The Valiants’ games this season. He was in charge for the 1-1 draw with Newport County back in November.

So far this season, Busby has officiated in 40 games and has given out 103 yellow cards.

He has officiated in:

16 League One games

15 League Two games

6 Checkatrade Trophy games

2 EFL Games

1 FA Cup game.

Throughout these games, he has given out four red cards. 

He will be assisted by Richard Bartlett and Alan Clayton, with Craig Taylor acting as the fourth official.