EnglandMatches analysed: 782023–2026James Bell: referee stats
James Bell (England) has shown 4.14 cards per game in 78 analysed matches — +3% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.
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Percentile among 1572 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)
James Bell by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 56 | 4.02 | 4.00 | +0% | 13% | 16% |
| League One | 9 | 4.00 | 4.15 | −2% | 11% | 0% |
| League Two | 7 | 5.14 | 4.19 | +9% | 29% | 29% |
| League Cup | 6 | 4.33 | 3.50 | +8% | 0% | 17% |
Last matches refereed by James Bell
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 12 Sept | Swansea – BurnleyChampionship | 3:1 | 3 | 14 | 0 |
| Wed 9 Sept | Derby – West BromChampionship | 0:1 | 5 | 21 | 0 |
| Sat 29 Aug | Bristol City – PortsmouthChampionship | 2:1 | 3 | 21 | 1 |
| Tue 25 Aug | Cardiff – NorwichLeague Cup | 1:2 | 4 | 26 | 0 |
| Sat 25 Apr | Chesterfield – CreweLeague Two | 2:0 | 3 | 19 | 0 |
| Sat 18 Apr | Leyton Orient – RotherhamLeague One | 0:2 | 4 | 27 | 0 |
| Sat 24 Jan | Birmingham – Stoke CityChampionship | 1:1 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| Thu 1 Jan | Bristol City – PortsmouthChampionship | 5:0 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Fri 26 Dec | Middlesbrough – BlackburnChampionship | 0:0 | 4 | 20 | 0 |
| Sat 13 Dec | Norwich – SouthamptonChampionship | 2:1 | 4 | 25 | 0 |
| Tue 9 Dec | QPR – BirminghamChampionship | 2:1 | 3 | 19 | 0 |
| Tue 25 Nov | Watford – PrestonChampionship | 1:1 | 6 | 21 | 0 |
| Wed 5 Nov | QPR – SouthamptonChampionship | 1:2 | 4 | 26 | 0 |
| Sat 1 Nov | Stoke City – Bristol CityChampionship | 5:1 | 3 | 23 | 0 |
| Sat 25 Oct | Millwall – LeicesterChampionship | 1:0 | 3 | 20 | 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 James Bell give per game?
On average 4.14 cards per game in 78 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.00).
Is James Bell a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where James Bell officiates, the card count is +3% – profile: average. A red card appeared in 15% of these matches.
How often do matches with James Bell go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 40% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 56%. Both teams were booked in 82%.
Does James Bell give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 13% of matches refereed by James Bell.