EnglandMatches analysed: 1192023–2026Chris Kavanagh: referee stats
Chris Kavanagh (England) has shown 4.44 cards per game in 119 analysed matches — +7% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: strict.
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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)
Chris Kavanagh by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 78 | 4.51 | 4.21 | +6% | 18% | 18% |
| UEFA Europa League | 11 | 5.36 | 4.41 | +11% | 18% | 18% |
| UEFA Champions League | 6 | 3.00 | 4.01 | −9% | 0% | 17% |
| FA Cup | 5 | 3.20 | 3.08 | +1% | 20% | 40% |
| League Cup | 5 | 6.40 | 3.54 | +24% | 0% | 0% |
| Championship | 4 | 3.25 | 4.13 | −6% | 0% | 0% |
| World Cup - Qualification Europe | 3 | 3.67 | 3.60 | +0% | 0% | 0% |
| UEFA Nations League | 2 | 5.50 | 4.77 | +3% | 0% | 0% |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | 2 | 5.50 | 4.67 | +3% | 0% | 50% |
| League Two | 1 | 1.00 | 4.26 | −7% | 0% | 0% |
| Community Shield | 1 | 3.00 | 3.00 | +0% | 100% | 0% |
| Emirates Cup | 1 | 1.00 | 1.00 | +0% | 100% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Chris Kavanagh
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 12 Sept | Crystal Palace – IpswichPremier League | 2:3 | 5 | 22 | 0 |
| Sun 6 Sept | Arsenal – ChelseaPremier League | 2:1 | 6 | 29 | 0 |
| Sat 29 Aug | Bournemouth – EvertonPremier League | 1:1 | 5 | 25 | 0 |
| Thu 20 Aug | Kairat Almaty – AnderlechtUEFA Europa League | 0:3 | 6 | 28 | 0 |
| Sun 9 Aug | Arsenal – Borussia DortmundEmirates Cup | 2:3 | 1 | — | 1 |
| Wed 5 Aug | Fenerbahçe – Sturm GrazUEFA Champions League | 2:0 | 3 | 29 | 0 |
| Sun 24 May | Sunderland – ChelseaPremier League | 2:1 | 11 | 27 | 0 |
| Fri 15 May | Aston Villa – LiverpoolPremier League | 4:2 | 4 | 21 | 0 |
| Sun 10 May | West Ham – ArsenalPremier League | 0:1 | 7 | 26 | 0 |
| Sat 2 May | Newcastle – BrightonPremier League | 3:1 | 6 | 22 | 0 |
| Mon 27 Apr | Manchester United – BrentfordPremier League | 2:1 | 6 | 15 | 0 |
| Sun 19 Apr | Everton – LiverpoolPremier League | 1:2 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| Sun 12 Apr | Chelsea – Manchester CityPremier League | 0:3 | 4 | 25 | 0 |
| Sat 21 Mar | Fulham – BurnleyPremier League | 3:1 | 5 | 15 | 1 |
| Sun 15 Mar | Liverpool – TottenhamPremier League | 1:1 | 0 | 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 Chris Kavanagh give per game?
On average 4.44 cards per game in 119 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.11).
Is Chris Kavanagh a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Chris Kavanagh officiates, the card count is +7% – profile: strict. A red card appeared in 17% of these matches.
How often do matches with Chris Kavanagh go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 48% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 61%. Both teams were booked in 80%.
Does Chris Kavanagh give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 16% of matches refereed by Chris Kavanagh.