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Darren England · Premier League: referee stats

Darren England (England) has shown 4.56 cards per game in 59 analysed matches — +8% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: strict.

Strict · +8%
Cards per game4.56league avg 4.19
Over 4.5 cards48%Over 3.5 cards: 64%
Matches with a penalty15%
Matches with a red card12%
Fouls per game22.4
Cards 1st / 2nd half1.3 / 3.3

Upcoming matches with Darren England

No appointment published yet. Referee appointments usually appear 1–3 days before kick-off.

Referee radar

Strictness 92Fouls called 60Penalties 51Red cards 61Late cards 86Away cards 59

Percentile among 2957 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)

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Last matches refereed by Darren England

DateMatchScoreCards (home–away)FoulsPen.
Sat 19 SeptBrighton – ArsenalPremier League3:05240
Sat 12 SeptTottenham – EvertonPremier League0:02220
Fri 4 SeptIpswich – LiverpoolPremier League0:24190
Sat 22 AugHull City – Manchester UnitedPremier League2:03190
Sun 24 MayLiverpool – BrentfordPremier League1:15180
Sun 3 MayManchester United – LiverpoolPremier League3:24230
Fri 24 AprSunderland – Nottingham ForestPremier League0:57280
Mon 20 AprCrystal Palace – West HamPremier League0:03250
Sat 21 MarBrighton – LiverpoolPremier League2:110220
Wed 4 MarManchester City – Nottingham ForestPremier League2:24160
Sun 1 MarArsenal – ChelseaPremier League2:17250
Mon 23 FebEverton – Manchester UnitedPremier League0:15190
Sat 7 FebBurnley – West HamPremier League0:24210
Sun 25 JanCrystal Palace – ChelseaPremier League1:37211
Wed 7 JanBournemouth – TottenhamPremier League3:26290

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 Darren England give per game?

On average 4.56 cards per game in 59 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.19).

Is Darren England a strict referee?

Compared with the leagues where Darren England officiates, the card count is +8% – profile: strict. A red card appeared in 12% of these matches.

How often do matches with Darren England go over 4.5 cards?

Over 4.5 cards in 48% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 64%. Both teams were booked in 86%.

Does Darren England give many penalties?

A penalty was awarded in 15% of matches refereed by Darren England.