Bennett progressed through the refereeing ranks via the Winstonlead Kent League, Isthmian League and GM Vauxhall Conference becoming a Football League linesman in 1992 and referee in 1995.

• 本内特在文斯顿里德肯特联赛、易斯特迈恩联赛和GM瓦克斯哈尔联赛积累了经验并通过测试。1992年他成为了边裁，1995年成为主裁。