Having reffed 29 games in the Blue Square Premier in the past two years, he was promoted up the ladder into the Football League.
He took charge of the opening day clash at Vale Park as Bradford ran out 2-0 winners over Port Vale, where four players were cautioned.
He's shown a total of 10 yellows and yet to produce a red in his total of five league and cup games in 2008 so far.
His assistants on Saturday are:
J. Knowles (West Yorks) and G. Stretton (Leics)
The fourth official is Mr A. Smith (West Yorks)