Nicholas Hopton
🚩England assistant referee · 1 competition
Nicholas Hopton is a England football assistant referee. They have officiated as assistant referee, VAR and AVAR. In total they have 36 tracked match appearances across 1 competition, broken down as 14× AR, 9× VAR, 13× AVAR. Most-worked competitions include Premier League. This profile is built from official match-appointment data.
Top Competitions
Season-by-Season Activity
| Season | Total | AR | VAR | AVAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | 36 | 14 | 9 | 13 |
Career Milestones
Career-firsts tracked in our database.
Match Activity
36 matches · 2 yearsTop 27% among England officials
Peer Benchmark
Median in England: 21 matches · 1 season
Recent Matches
Most-Officiated Teams
Least-Officiated Teams
Clubs in their current competition, ordered by how seldom this official has worked their matches.
Each number = matches officiated involving that club · 0× = never officiated them
Frequently Works With
Rarely Works With
Active officials in Premier League they have shared fewest matches with.
- 1Darren EnglandReferee · 48 in leagueNever
- 2Adrian HolmesAssistant Referee 1 · 43 in leagueNever
- 3Edward SmartAssistant Referee 1 · 42 in leagueNever
- 4Blake AntrobusAssistant Referee 2 · 38 in leagueNever
- 5Christopher KavanaghReferee · 30 in leagueNever
- 6Akil HowsonAssistant Referee 2 · 29 in leagueNever
- 7Daniel CookAssistant Referee 1 · 25 in leagueNever
- 8Andrew KitchenFourth Official · 15 in leagueNever
Top Destinations
- 1Craven Cottage3×
- 2Elland Road1×
- 3Gtech Community Stadium1×
- 4St. James Park1×
- 5Stadium of Light1×
- 6Stamford Bridge1×
- 7Tottenham Hotspur Stadium1×
- 8Villa Park1×
Venues Visited(8)
Stadiums Nicholas Hopton has officiated at. Filter by competition or season to focus the map.
8 venues · 10 matches
Craven CottageCraven Cottage3 matches
Elland RoadElland Road1 match
Gtech Community StadiumGtech Community Stadium1 match
St James ParkSt. James Park1 match
Stadium of LightStadium of Light1 match
Stamford BridgeStamford Bridge1 match
Tottenham Hotspur StadiumTottenham Hotspur Stadium1 match
Villa ParkVilla Park1 match
Other officials from England
Career Events
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Season Reports
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nicholas Hopton's primary role?▾
Nicholas Hopton is a England football assistant referee, and has also worked as VAR and AVAR.
How many matches has Nicholas Hopton officiated?▾
Nicholas Hopton has 36 tracked match appearances across 1 competition (14× AR, 9× VAR, 13× AVAR).
Which competitions does Nicholas Hopton work in?▾
Nicholas Hopton has most often officiated in Premier League.
Is Nicholas Hopton a FIFA referee?▾
Nicholas Hopton is not currently recorded as a FIFA badge holder in our data.
Which teams has Nicholas Hopton officiated most?▾
Among domestic clubs, Nicholas Hopton has most frequently officiated matches involving Everton, Aston Villa FC and Newcastle United.
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