EnglandMatches analysed: 762023–2026Gavin Ward · Championship: referee stats
Gavin Ward (England) has shown 3.63 cards per game in 76 analysed matches — −8% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: lenient.
Lenient · −8%Upcoming matches with Gavin Ward
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Percentile among 2953 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 Gavin Ward
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 19 Sept | Wrexham – SouthamptonChampionship | 2:1 | 5 | 15 | 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 |
| 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 |
| Mon 9 Feb | Sheffield Utd – MiddlesbroughChampionship | 1:2 | 6 | 25 | 0 |
| Sat 24 Jan | Millwall – CharltonChampionship | 4:0 | 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 3.63 cards per game in 76 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.00).
Is Gavin Ward a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Gavin Ward officiates, the card count is −8% – profile: lenient. A red card appeared in 13% of these matches.
How often do matches with Gavin Ward go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 29% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 47%. Both teams were booked in 76%.
Does Gavin Ward give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 9% of matches refereed by Gavin Ward.