EnglandMatches analysed: 912023–2026Gavin Ward: referee stats
Gavin Ward (England) has shown 3.67 cards per game in 91 analysed matches — −6% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: lenient.
Lenient · −6%Upcoming matches with Gavin Ward
| Date | Match | Exp. cards | Over 3.5 | Over 4.5 | Both booked | Penalty | Red card | Odds o3.5 / o4.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 19 Sept 14:00 | Wrexham – SouthamptonChampionship | 3.43.9 | 44%54% | 26%36% | 63% | 12% | 9% | 2.11 / 2.20 ● |
Model probabilities: the referee’s card rate combined with both teams’ discipline, shrunk toward the league average when the sample is small. League average in grey for comparison.
Referee radar
Percentile among 1571 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 | 75 | 3.61 | 3.99 | −8% | 9% | 13% |
| League Cup | 6 | 2.50 | 3.33 | −8% | 33% | 17% |
| 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Sat 14 Mar | Norwich – PrestonChampionship | 2:0 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
| Tue 10 Mar | Portsmouth – SwanseaChampionship | 1:2 | 3 | 19 | 0 |
| Sat 28 Feb | Sheffield Wednesday – SouthamptonChampionship | 1:3 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Sat 21 Feb | Stoke City – LeicesterChampionship | 2:2 | 3 | 11 | 0 |
| Tue 17 Feb | Exeter City – WycombeLeague One | 1:1 | 2 | 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 Gavin Ward give per game?
On average 3.67 cards per game in 91 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 −6% – profile: lenient. 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 31% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 48%. Both teams were booked in 74%.
Does Gavin Ward give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 11% of matches refereed by Gavin Ward.
Which match will Gavin Ward referee next?
Wrexham – Southampton (Championship) on 19.09.2026. Card probabilities for this match are shown above.