EnglandMatches analysed: 1412023–2026Anthony Taylor: referee stats
Anthony Taylor (England) has shown 4.09 cards per game in 141 analysed matches — −2% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.
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Percentile among 2956 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 Taylor by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 89 | 4.09 | 4.25 | −3% | 23% | 11% |
| UEFA Champions League | 15 | 4.40 | 4.14 | +4% | 13% | 13% |
| UEFA Europa League | 10 | 4.90 | 4.44 | +5% | 10% | 40% |
| FA Cup | 5 | 1.60 | 3.08 | −13% | 20% | 0% |
| World Cup - Qualification Europe | 4 | 2.75 | 3.60 | −6% | 25% | 0% |
| Euro Championship - Qualification | 4 | 5.75 | 4.40 | +9% | 25% | 50% |
| World Cup | 3 | 3.33 | 2.62 | +4% | 0% | 33% |
| Euro Championship | 3 | 4.67 | 4.33 | +2% | 0% | 0% |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | 3 | 4.33 | 4.68 | −2% | 33% | 33% |
| UEFA Nations League | 2 | 4.00 | 4.77 | −3% | 50% | 0% |
| Championship | 1 | 4.00 | 4.19 | −0% | 100% | 0% |
 Superliga | 1 | 4.00 | 4.36 | −1% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Anthony Taylor
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 6 Jul | Portugal – SpainWorld Cup | 0:1 | 3 | 22 | 0 |
| Fri 26 Jun | Senegal – IraqWorld Cup | 5:0 | 5 | 21 | 0 |
| Thu 18 Jun | Uzbekistan – ColombiaWorld Cup | 1:3 | 2 | 25 | 0 |
| Sun 24 May | West Ham – LeedsPremier League | 3:0 | 3 | 25 | 0 |
| Tue 19 May | Bournemouth – Manchester CityPremier League | 1:1 | 6 | 23 | 0 |
| Sun 10 May | Burnley – Aston VillaPremier League | 2:2 | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| Mon 4 May | Chelsea – Nottingham ForestPremier League | 1:3 | 4 | 22 | 1 |
| Thu 30 Apr | SC Braga – SC FreiburgUEFA Europa League | 2:1 | 5 | 26 | 0 |
| Sat 25 Apr | Wolves – TottenhamPremier League | 0:1 | 7 | 22 | 0 |
| Sun 19 Apr | Manchester City – ArsenalPremier League | 2:1 | 4 | 17 | 0 |
| Thu 16 Apr | Celta Vigo – SC FreiburgUEFA Europa League | 1:3 | 6 | 33 | 0 |
| Sat 11 Apr | Liverpool – FulhamPremier League | 2:0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Thu 26 Mar | Poland – AlbaniaWorld Cup - Qualification Europe | 2:1 | 5 | 32 | 0 |
| Sun 22 Mar | Newcastle – SunderlandPremier League | 1:2 | 7 | 27 | 0 |
| Thu 19 Mar | FC Porto – VfB StuttgartUEFA Europa League | 2:0 | 9 | 22 | 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 Taylor give per game?
On average 4.09 cards per game in 141 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.17).
Is Anthony Taylor a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Anthony Taylor officiates, the card count is −2% – profile: average. A red card appeared in 14% of these matches.
How often do matches with Anthony Taylor go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 40% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 55%. Both teams were booked in 74%.
Does Anthony Taylor give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 21% of matches refereed by Anthony Taylor.