John Beaton
AustraliarefereeMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%John Beaton is a Scottish football referee who officiated the Scottish Cup semi-final match between Aberdeen and Hearts, where his decision-making, particularly regarding red cards, became a focal point of discussion in post-match analyses.
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John Beaton is Jamie Beaton's maternal grandfather.
The 31-year-old who might end up as the world’s most educated personThe Sydney Morning Herald·Australia· 2026-09-16
Australia· 2026-09-16
John Beaton is noted as the only Scot who calls fouls for slight pushes in the back.
Sportske novosti - Sada je potpuno jasan jedini razlog zašto je Kovačević i dalje trener Modrih! Dinamo izgleda kao veliki nesporazumJutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·
Croatia· 2025-11-27
Croatia· 2025-11-27
John Beaton officiated the match between Moldova and Israel.
Naționala Moldovei a pierdut cu 0-4 în fața Israelului în preliminariile Campionatului Mondial 2026 – Ziarul de GardăZiarul de Gardă·
Moldova· 2025-09-06
Moldova· 2025-09-06
John Beaton made several crucial decisions that affected the outcome of the match.
Sportske novosti - Rijeka nije igrala samo protiv Ludogoreca! Izbačena je i zbog VAR-a i škotskog suca, evo što su sve izmisliliJutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·Croatia· 2025-07-30
Croatia· 2025-07-30
John Beaton is the referee criticized by Neil Critchley for his decisions during the match.
Dabbagh sends Aberdeen past nine-man Hearts and into Scottish Cup final | Scottish CupThe Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2025-04-19
United Kingdom· 2025-04-19
