Michael J. Jones (born 18 April 1968) is an English retired professional football referee based in Chester.

Jones was promoted to the Football League's list of referees in 1997, his first match in charge being Mansfield Town against Hull City in August of that year.

His first game at Wembley Stadium was also in 2007: the Football League Two play-off final which saw Bristol Rovers defeat Shrewsbury Town 3–1.

In 2008 Jones became a Select Group referee, allowing him to regularly officiate games in the Premier League.

Ricky van Wolfswinkel took the subsequent throw for Norwich and his teammate Leroy Fer tapped the ball into the net as Marshall looked on.