EnglandMatches analysed: 952023–2026Gavin Ward: referee stats
Gavin Ward (England) has shown 3.73 cards per game in 95 analysed matches — −5% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.
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Percentile among 3027 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)
Gavin Ward by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 78 | 3.68 | 4.00 | −7% | 9% | 13% |
| League Cup | 7 | 2.71 | 3.32 | −6% | 29% | 14% |
| League One | 5 | 4.40 | 4.16 | +2% | 20% | 0% |
| FA Cup | 3 | 5.00 | 3.28 | +10% | 0% | 0% |
| League Two | 2 | 5.50 | 4.13 | +5% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Gavin Ward
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 31 Oct | Swansea – BlackburnChampionship | 4:0 | 0 | — | — |
| Wed 28 Oct | Sunderland – BrentfordLeague Cup | 3:2 | 4 | 26 | 0 |
| Sat 17 Oct | Norwich – PortsmouthChampionship | 0:1 | 5 | 26 | 0 |
| Sat 10 Oct | West Brom – BirminghamChampionship | 0:1 | 6 | 20 | 0 |
| Sat 19 Sept | Wrexham – SouthamptonChampionship | 2:1 | 5 | 15 | 0 |
| Tue 15 Sept | West Ham – FulhamLeague Cup | 2:3 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Sat 5 Sept | Burnley – Bristol CityChampionship | 1:2 | 3 | 20 | 0 |
| Sat 29 Aug | Blackburn – QPRChampionship | 1:2 | 5 | 18 | 0 |
| Sat 15 Aug | Sheffield Utd – BirminghamChampionship | 0:0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Sat 8 Aug | Cardiff – Swindon TownLeague Cup | 3:2 | 4 | 25 | 1 |
| Fri 8 May | Hull City – MillwallChampionship | 0:0 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Sat 2 May | Ipswich – QPRChampionship | 3:0 | 3 | 24 | 0 |
| Sat 18 Apr | Portsmouth – LeicesterChampionship | 1:0 | 5 | 23 | 0 |
| Tue 7 Apr | Wrexham – SouthamptonChampionship | 1:5 | 5 | 22 | 0 |
| Sat 21 Mar | Derby – BirminghamChampionship | 1:0 | 5 | 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 Gavin Ward give per game?
On average 3.73 cards per game in 95 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.94).
Is Gavin Ward a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Gavin Ward officiates, the card count is −5% – profile: average. A red card appeared in 12% of these matches.
How often do matches with Gavin Ward go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 33% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 51%. Both teams were booked in 75%.
Does Gavin Ward give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 11% of matches refereed by Gavin Ward.