LAST IPSWICH GAME
The official from Oxfordshire is taking charge of his third Blues’ game of the season, having refereed Town’s 1-1 home draw with Preston North End at the end of January.
Busby awarded Town a penalty at Portman Road when Jack Clarke was brought down by Pol Valentin in the box. The winger scored the stoppage-time penalty to equalise.
It’s the second penalty he has awarded the Blues this season, having given one in their 1-1 draw away to Bristol City earlier this campaign, with Clarke also netting the spot kick to equalise at Ashton Gate.
Jack Clarke’s stoppage-time penalty saw Ipswich Town take a point against Preston North End (Image: PA)
OVERALL TOWN RECORD
Busby, who has been refereeing in the EFL since 2016, has officiated eight Town games in total. The other six are…
2-1 win at Swansea City in February 2024 – Championship
3-1 home win over Fleetwood Town in May 2021 – League One
2-0 home win over Blackpool in February 2021 – League One
2-0 home win over Rochdale in September 2020 – League One
2-1 win at Tranmere Rovers in January 2020 – League One
2-0 home defeat to Rotherham United in October 2019 – League One
LEICESTER RECORD
Busby has overseen three Foxes’ games previously, his last being their 2-1 defeat at Birmingham City last month.
Bobby De Cordova-Reid was shown a straight red card in the 32nd minute after a dangerous studs-up challenge.
2025/26 SO FAR
He has overseen 20 games in all competitions this term – his last being when Coventry City won 2-1 at Sheffield United in the Championship last month.
Busby has handed out 81 yellow cards and four reds this season, awarding five penalties.
Ian Cooper and Mark Dwyer are due to be the assistant referees, with Gavin Ward the fourth official, as Kieran McKenna’s side look to make it four straight wins.