EnglandMatches analysed: 642023–2026Craig Pawson · Premier League: referee stats
Craig Pawson (England) has shown 3.98 cards per game in 64 analysed matches — −5% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: lenient.
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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 Pawson
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Tue 21 Apr | Brighton – ChelseaPremier League | 3:0 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| 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 |
| Sun 4 Jan | Fulham – LiverpoolPremier League | 2:2 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
| Sat 27 Dec | Burnley – EvertonPremier League | 0:0 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| Sat 13 Dec | Liverpool – BrightonPremier League | 2:0 | 3 | 23 | 0 |
| Tue 2 Dec | Fulham – Manchester CityPremier League | 4:5 | 1 | 16 | 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 3.98 cards per game in 64 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.25).
Is Craig Pawson a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Craig Pawson officiates, the card count is −5% – profile: lenient. 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 34% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 50%. Both teams were booked in 70%.
Does Craig Pawson give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 23% of matches refereed by Craig Pawson.