EnglandMatches analysed: 622023–2026Ben Atkinson: referee stats
Ben Atkinson (England) has shown 5.05 cards per game in 62 analysed matches — +21% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: very strict.
Very strict · +21%Upcoming matches with Ben Atkinson
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Percentile among 2790 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)
Ben Atkinson by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 28 | 5.07 | 4.19 | +15% | 14% | 29% |
| League One | 22 | 5.36 | 4.08 | +21% | 14% | 9% |
| National League | 6 | 4.17 | 4.29 | −1% | 33% | 17% |
| EFL Trophy | 4 | 4.50 | 3.38 | +8% | 75% | 25% |
| FA Cup | 1 | 6.00 | 2.78 | +7% | 0% | 0% |
| League Cup | 1 | 4.00 | 3.38 | +1% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Ben Atkinson
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 31 Aug | Worthing – Boreham WoodNational League | 2:3 | 4 | — | 1 |
| Tue 27 Jan | Colchester – GrimsbyLeague Two | 0:1 | 7 | 27 | 0 |
| Sat 24 Jan | Stevenage – Mansfield TownLeague One | 1:1 | 6 | 31 | 1 |
| Sat 17 Jan | Peterborough – PlymouthLeague One | 0:1 | +12 | 34 | 0 |
| Thu 1 Jan | Leyton Orient – AFC WimbledonLeague One | 1:3 | 4 | 13 | 0 |
| Fri 26 Dec | Milton Keynes Dons – Swindon TownLeague Two | 1:0 | 3 | 18 | 0 |
| Sat 20 Dec | Exeter City – BarnsleyLeague One | 3:0 | 3 | 17 | 0 |
| Sat 29 Nov | Cardiff – Mansfield TownLeague One | 3:0 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| Sat 22 Nov | Gillingham – BarnetLeague Two | 1:1 | 7 | 27 | 0 |
| Sat 8 Nov | Newport County – WalsallLeague Two | 2:4 | 6 | 24 | 0 |
| Sat 25 Oct | AFC Wimbledon – Burton AlbionLeague One | 0:1 | 5 | 23 | 0 |
| Sat 18 Oct | Shrewsbury – Crawley TownLeague Two | 1:0 | 9 | 28 | 0 |
| Sat 4 Oct | Plymouth – WiganLeague One | 1:1 | 7 | 28 | 1 |
| Sat 27 Sept | Bradford – BlackpoolLeague One | 1:0 | 3 | 24 | 0 |
| Sat 20 Sept | Barnet – GrimsbyLeague Two | 3:0 | 2 | 15 | 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 Ben Atkinson give per game?
On average 5.05 cards per game in 62 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.07).
Is Ben Atkinson a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Ben Atkinson officiates, the card count is +21% – profile: very strict. A red card appeared in 19% of these matches.
How often do matches with Ben Atkinson go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 53% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 69%. Both teams were booked in 90%.
Does Ben Atkinson give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 19% of matches refereed by Ben Atkinson.