EnglandMatches analysed: 782023–2026Chris Kavanagh · Premier League: referee stats
Chris Kavanagh (England) has shown 4.51 cards per game in 78 analysed matches — +6% 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)
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 |
| 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 |
| Wed 4 Mar | Brighton – ArsenalPremier League | 0:1 | 5 | 26 | 0 |
| Sun 1 Mar | Manchester United – Crystal PalacePremier League | 2:1 | 5 | 25 | 1 |
| Wed 11 Feb | Sunderland – LiverpoolPremier League | 0:1 | 1 | 18 | 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 4.51 cards per game in 78 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.21).
Is Chris Kavanagh a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Chris Kavanagh officiates, the card count is +6% – profile: strict. A red card appeared in 18% of these matches.
How often do matches with Chris Kavanagh go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 46% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 63%. Both teams were booked in 82%.
Does Chris Kavanagh give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 18% of matches refereed by Chris Kavanagh.