EnglandMatches analysed: 712023–2026Craig Hicks: referee stats
Craig Hicks (England) has shown 3.16 cards per game in 71 analysed matches — −18% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: very lenient.
Very lenient · −18%Upcoming matches with Craig Hicks
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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)
Craig Hicks by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 32 | 2.88 | 4.04 | −22% | 9% | 6% |
| League Two | 23 | 3.26 | 4.14 | −15% | 17% | 4% |
| EFL Trophy | 7 | 4.00 | 3.49 | +5% | 0% | 0% |
| League Cup | 4 | 3.25 | 3.41 | −1% | 25% | 25% |
| National League | 2 | 2.50 | 4.27 | −7% | 0% | 0% |
| FA Cup | 2 | 4.00 | 2.78 | +5% | 0% | 0% |
| Premier League 2 Division One | 1 | 3.00 | 3.92 | −2% | 100% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Craig Hicks
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 2 Sept | Luton – Stockport CountyLeague One | 2:0 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| Sat 22 Aug | Swindon Town – CheltenhamLeague Two | 2:1 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| Sat 8 Aug | Bromley – ReadingLeague Cup | 1:1 | 5 | 22 | 1 |
| Fri 8 May | Tottenham Hotspur U21 – Brighton U21Premier League 2 Division One | 1:3 | 3 | — | 1 |
| Sat 18 Apr | Crawley Town – ShrewsburyLeague Two | 0:0 | 2 | 30 | 0 |
| Sat 28 Mar | Stockport County – AFC WimbledonLeague One | 3:0 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Sat 21 Mar | Lincoln – RotherhamLeague One | 3:0 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Sat 14 Mar | Wycombe – LutonLeague One | 1:2 | 4 | 29 | 0 |
| Sat 7 Mar | Burton Albion – StevenageLeague One | 0:1 | 4 | 21 | 0 |
| Sat 28 Feb | Exeter City – BoltonLeague One | 1:5 | 3 | 22 | 0 |
| Tue 17 Feb | Barnet – Swindon TownLeague Two | 1:2 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| Tue 17 Feb | Barnsley – PeterboroughLeague One | 2:1 | 3 | 20 | 0 |
| Sat 7 Feb | Gillingham – TranmereLeague Two | 2:1 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Sat 31 Jan | Bradford – DoncasterLeague One | 1:0 | 3 | 26 | 0 |
| Tue 27 Jan | Milton Keynes Dons – Bristol RoversLeague Two | 1:0 | 6 | 28 | 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 Craig Hicks give per game?
On average 3.16 cards per game in 71 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.95).
Is Craig Hicks a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Craig Hicks officiates, the card count is −18% – profile: very lenient. A red card appeared in 6% of these matches.
How often do matches with Craig Hicks go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 21% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 35%. Both teams were booked in 70%.
Does Craig Hicks give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 13% of matches refereed by Craig Hicks.