Jordan Pickford has pleaded guilty to driving without due care or attention after police said his Lamborghini ignored a give way sign in Knutsford and forced two cars to brake to avoid a collision. The England goalkeeper's case was adjourned until a hearing at Chester Magistrates’ Court on December 7, where he wants to attend and put forward mitigation.

The incident happened in Knutsford on April 14. According to the police account quoted by mirror.co.uk, the vehicle involved was a blue Lamborghini Urus, and the key allegation is straightforward: officers say it reached the junction with Toft Road, failed to heed the give way lines and pulled out into traffic.

The police account of the incident

Pc Cecil Ricardo, quoted by mirror.co.uk, said: "I was stationary on Bexton Road, Knutsford, waiting for traffic signals to turn green."

He then described the moment at the centre of the case: "It reached the junction with Toft Road, completely ignored the give way lines and pulled onto Toft Road causing two vehicles to slam on their brakes to avoid a collision."

That detail is the part that matters most in football terms as well as legal ones, because this is not gossip around a public figure. It is a guilty plea in a live case, with a police version of events already on record.

Some reports have also put a figure on the vehicle's speed and on the Lamborghini's value. Those details have not been reported as consistently as the give way allegation. The speed point has been framed more firmly by some outlets than others, while the estimated value of the car has also varied between reports.

The next court date and football context

Pickford has already indicated that he wants to speak in person when the case returns. Quoted by mirror.co.uk, he said: "I would like to attend court to put forward my mitigation."

So the next step is clear. The case is due back at Chester Magistrates’ Court on December 7, and that is the date attached to this story rather than any sentence or final outcome, neither of which has been reported.

Off the pitch, the case lands on one of the most recognisable goalkeepers in English football. Pickford has made 336 appearances for Everton and has 92 caps for England. He has also played 5 Premier League matches this season, while Everton have taken 9 points from their first 5 league games.

That does not change the legal issue, but it does explain why the case has carried immediate attention beyond the court list. Pickford is still an active club and international goalkeeper, and the hearing is set for December 7 at Chester Magistrates’ Court.

FAQ

Why is Jordan Pickford due in court over careless driving?

Pickford pleaded guilty to driving without due care or attention after police said a blue Lamborghini Urus ignored a give way sign in Knutsford on April 14 and caused two vehicles to slam on their brakes to avoid a collision. The case was adjourned for a hearing at Chester Magistrates’ Court on December 7.

What did police say happened in Jordan Pickford's Knutsford driving case?

According to the police account quoted by mirror.co.uk, the car reached the junction with Toft Road, ignored the give way lines and pulled out, forcing two vehicles to brake hard to avoid a collision. Reports also mention the car's speed, but that point has been reported with less certainty than the give way allegation.

Will Jordan Pickford attend Chester Magistrates’ Court in person?

Pickford indicated that he wants to be there in person. Quoted by mirror.co.uk, he said: "I would like to attend court to put forward my mitigation." The case has been adjourned until December 7 at Chester Magistrates’ Court.

Does the court case affect Jordan Pickford's football season with Everton and England?

The case arrives during an active season rather than in the background of a break. Pickford has made 5 Premier League appearances this season, has 336 appearances for Everton and 92 caps for England. Everton also have 9 points from 5 league matches, so the football schedule is continuing while the legal process plays out.

Written by Jack Mercer with AI-assisted research, cross-checked against 5 outlets. How we work →