EnglandMatches analysed: 852023–2026Anthony Backhouse: referee stats
Anthony Backhouse (England) has shown 4.31 cards per game in 85 analysed matches — +8% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: strict.
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Percentile among 2950 referees with at least 15 matches; 50 = typical referee. Each axis compares the referee with the average of the leagues where this referee officiates.
Cards per match (last 20 matches)
Anthony Backhouse by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 57 | 4.51 | 3.97 | +12% | 14% | 7% |
| League One | 13 | 4.08 | 4.17 | −1% | 15% | 8% |
| League Cup | 6 | 4.67 | 3.50 | +11% | 17% | 0% |
| League Two | 5 | 3.20 | 4.28 | −8% | 0% | 20% |
| FA WSL | 2 | 2.50 | 2.89 | −2% | 0% | 0% |
| FA Cup | 2 | 3.50 | 3.16 | +1% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Anthony Backhouse
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 19 Sept | Lincoln – SwanseaChampionship | 1:2 | 3 | 23 | 1 |
| Sat 5 Sept | Preston – BlackburnChampionship | 2:1 | 6 | 20 | 0 |
| Tue 1 Sept | Birmingham – SouthamptonChampionship | 1:1 | 5 | 20 | 0 |
| Thu 27 Aug | Fulham – AFC WimbledonLeague Cup | 3:0 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
| Sun 23 Aug | West Brom – BurnleyChampionship | 3:1 | 3 | 21 | 1 |
| Sat 2 May | Millwall – Oxford UnitedChampionship | 2:0 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Tue 21 Apr | West Brom – WatfordChampionship | 3:0 | 7 | 26 | 0 |
| Sat 11 Apr | Norwich – IpswichChampionship | 0:2 | 10 | 33 | 1 |
| Fri 3 Apr | Middlesbrough – MillwallChampionship | 1:2 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| Mon 16 Mar | Portsmouth – DerbyChampionship | 0:1 | 8 | 27 | 0 |
| Wed 11 Mar | Birmingham – QPRChampionship | 1:0 | 4 | 18 | 0 |
| Sat 28 Feb | Ipswich – SwanseaChampionship | 3:0 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Fri 20 Feb | Blackburn – PrestonChampionship | 1:0 | 4 | 18 | 0 |
| Wed 11 Feb | Charlton – Stoke CityChampionship | 1:0 | 6 | 11 | 0 |
| Tue 3 Feb | Sheffield Utd – Oxford UnitedChampionship | 3:1 | 7 | 21 | 0 |
How the numbers are calculated
Cards = yellow and red cards shown to players during 90 minutes (a second yellow counts as a yellow plus a red, as most bookmakers settle). Cards for coaches and substitutes on the bench and cards in extra time are excluded. Penalties = penalties awarded during the match (shoot-outs excluded). “vs league” compares the referee with the average of the exact league seasons this referee worked, so a referee from a card-heavy league is not called strict just because of the league.
Data: official match events and statistics (API-Sports), updated daily.
Frequently asked questions
How many cards does Anthony Backhouse give per game?
On average 4.31 cards per game in 85 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.94).
Is Anthony Backhouse a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Anthony Backhouse officiates, the card count is +8% – profile: strict. A red card appeared in 7% of these matches.
How often do matches with Anthony Backhouse go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 41% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 58%. Both teams were booked in 77%.
Does Anthony Backhouse give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 13% of matches refereed by Anthony Backhouse.