EnglandMatches analysed: 232023–2026Craig Hicks · League Two: referee stats
Craig Hicks (England) has shown 3.26 cards per game in 23 analysed matches — −15% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: lenient.
Lenient · −15%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)
Last matches refereed by Craig Hicks
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 22 Aug | Swindon Town – CheltenhamLeague Two | 2:1 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| Sat 18 Apr | Crawley Town – ShrewsburyLeague Two | 0:0 | 2 | 30 | 0 |
| Tue 17 Feb | Barnet – Swindon TownLeague Two | 1:2 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| Sat 7 Feb | Gillingham – TranmereLeague Two | 2:1 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Tue 27 Jan | Milton Keynes Dons – Bristol RoversLeague Two | 1:0 | 6 | 28 | 0 |
| Sat 17 Jan | Fleetwood Town – Cambridge UnitedLeague Two | 1:2 | 3 | 22 | 1 |
| Sat 18 Oct | Milton Keynes Dons – CreweLeague Two | 3:1 | 4 | 20 | 0 |
| Tue 19 Aug | Gillingham – ChesterfieldLeague Two | 4:1 | 5 | 28 | 2 |
| Sat 9 Aug | Oldham – ColchesterLeague Two | 1:1 | 2 | 32 | 0 |
| Sat 2 Aug | Cambridge United – CheltenhamLeague Two | 1:0 | 2 | 33 | 0 |
| Sat 25 Jan | Milton Keynes Dons – AFC WimbledonLeague Two | 0:0 | 3 | 25 | 0 |
| Sat 19 Oct | Swindon Town – DoncasterLeague Two | 1:2 | 5 | 24 | 1 |
| Sat 5 Oct | Milton Keynes Dons – TranmereLeague Two | 1:1 | 3 | 24 | 0 |
| Tue 1 Oct | Bromley – ChesterfieldLeague Two | 2:2 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Sat 24 Aug | Colchester – Harrogate TownLeague Two | 0:1 | 4 | 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 Craig Hicks give per game?
On average 3.26 cards per game in 23 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.14).
Is Craig Hicks a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Craig Hicks officiates, the card count is −15% – profile: lenient. A red card appeared in 4% of these matches.
How often do matches with Craig Hicks go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 22% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 48%. Both teams were booked in 65%.
Does Craig Hicks give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 17% of matches refereed by Craig Hicks.