Samuel Barrott is an English football referee born in Yorkshire, England. He made his Premier League debut on 7 October 2023. He has been FIFA-listed since 2025. Barrott rose quickly through the EFL system and reached the FIFA list in 2025. He is part of the current Premier League officiating pool and is regularly relevant for pre-match analysis, appointment previews and VAR-focused discussion.
In the 2025/26 Premier League season, Barrott has officiated 17 league matches, averaging 19.59 fouls, 0.35 penalties, 3.65 yellow cards and 0.06 red cards per game. Those numbers point to a balanced but firm profile, with a comparatively lighter whistle in open play. For The VAR Verdict, that statistical snapshot helps readers understand the disciplinary threshold and general tone he has shown this season.