EnglandMatches analysed: 912023–2026Craig Pawson: referee stats
Craig Pawson (England) has shown 4.10 cards per game in 91 analysed matches — −1% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.
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Percentile among 2787 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 Pawson by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 64 | 3.98 | 4.25 | −5% | 23% | 13% |
| Championship | 6 | 4.83 | 4.01 | +7% | 0% | 33% |
| FA Cup | 6 | 3.17 | 3.16 | +0% | 33% | 0% |
| League Cup | 5 | 3.20 | 3.37 | −1% | 20% | 20% |
| UEFA Europa League | 4 | 5.00 | 4.57 | +3% | 50% | 0% |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | 3 | 6.33 | 4.75 | +8% | 33% | 33% |
| UEFA Champions League | 2 | 5.00 | 4.27 | +3% | 0% | 0% |
| UEFA Nations League | 1 | 5.00 | 4.77 | +0% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Craig Pawson
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 8 Sept | Millwall – NewcastleLeague Cup | 0:1 | 3 | 27 | 0 |
| Sat 5 Sept | Nottingham Forest – TottenhamPremier League | 0:0 | 4 | 36 | 0 |
| Sun 30 Aug | Manchester United – IpswichPremier League | 5:2 | 4 | 19 | 1 |
| Sun 24 May | Nottingham Forest – BournemouthPremier League | 1:1 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| Sat 9 May | Liverpool – ChelseaPremier League | 1:1 | 6 | 34 | 0 |
| Sat 2 May | Brentford – West HamPremier League | 3:0 | 4 | 20 | 1 |
| Sat 25 Apr | Manchester City – SouthamptonFA Cup | 2:1 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Tue 21 Apr | Brighton – ChelseaPremier League | 3:0 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| Sun 5 Apr | West Ham – LeedsFA Cup | 2:2 | 4 | 31 | 1 |
| Tue 3 Mar | Bournemouth – BrentfordPremier League | 0:0 | 3 | 19 | 0 |
| Fri 27 Feb | Wolves – Aston VillaPremier League | 2:0 | 6 | 31 | 0 |
| Sun 22 Feb | Sunderland – FulhamPremier League | 1:3 | 2 | 19 | 2 |
| Sun 8 Feb | Liverpool – Manchester CityPremier League | 1:2 | 7 | 29 | 1 |
| Sun 25 Jan | Arsenal – Manchester UnitedPremier League | 2:3 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| Sat 10 Jan | Tottenham – Aston VillaFA Cup | 1:2 | 5 | 27 | 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 Pawson give per game?
On average 4.10 cards per game in 91 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.15).
Is Craig Pawson a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Craig Pawson officiates, the card count is −1% – profile: average. A red card appeared in 13% of these matches.
How often do matches with Craig Pawson go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 42% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 57%. Both teams were booked in 73%.
Does Craig Pawson give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 23% of matches refereed by Craig Pawson.