EnglandMatches analysed: 92023–2026James Bell · League One: referee stats
James Bell (England) has shown 4.00 cards per game in 9 analysed matches — −2% 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 9 matches)
Last matches refereed by James Bell
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 18 Apr | Leyton Orient – RotherhamLeague One | 0:2 | 4 | 27 | 0 |
| Sat 4 Oct | Stevenage – LutonLeague One | 2:0 | 4 | 25 | 0 |
| Wed 14 May | Stockport County – Leyton OrientLeague One | 1:1 | 5 | 32 | 0 |
| Tue 1 Apr | Mansfield Town – CharltonLeague One | 1:2 | 3 | 24 | 0 |
| Tue 12 Mar | Northampton – BlackpoolLeague One | 0:1 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Tue 5 Mar | Barnsley – BoltonLeague One | 2:2 | 5 | 24 | 0 |
| Sat 24 Feb | Port Vale – LincolnLeague One | 0:2 | 5 | 16 | 1 |
| Sat 10 Feb | Derby – ShrewsburyLeague One | 1:1 | 5 | 22 | 0 |
| Sat 12 Aug | Burton Albion – DerbyLeague One | 0:3 | 4 | 19 | 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 4.00 cards per game in 9 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.15).
Is James Bell a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where James Bell officiates, the card count is −2% – profile: average. A red card appeared in 0% of these matches.
How often do matches with James Bell go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 44% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 78%. Both teams were booked in 89%.
Does James Bell give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 11% of matches refereed by James Bell.