EnglandMatches analysed: 752023–2026James Durkin: referee stats
James Durkin (England) has shown 4.51 cards per game in 75 analysed matches — +12% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: strict.
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Percentile among 2790 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 Durkin by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 National League | 27 | 4.78 | 4.07 | +13% | 19% | 33% |
| League Two | 26 | 5.15 | 4.16 | +17% | 27% | 23% |
| League One | 13 | 4.00 | 3.93 | +1% | 23% | 23% |
| EFL Trophy | 6 | 3.00 | 3.34 | −3% | 17% | 0% |
| FA Cup | 3 | 1.67 | 3.03 | −8% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by James Durkin
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 28 Aug | Wealdstone – CarlisleNational League | 1:1 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Sat 22 Aug | Colchester – OldhamLeague Two | 2:1 | 8 | 31 | 1 |
| Sat 15 Aug | Worthing – Forest GreenNational League | 1:2 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Wed 15 Apr | Luton – NorthamptonLeague One | 2:1 | 5 | 22 | 0 |
| Fri 3 Apr | Chesterfield – CheltenhamLeague Two | 1:0 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| Tue 17 Feb | Stevenage – Port ValeLeague One | 2:1 | 5 | 22 | 0 |
| Tue 27 Jan | Newport County – Accrington STLeague Two | 1:4 | 10 | 19 | 0 |
| Sat 17 Jan | AFC Wimbledon – DoncasterLeague One | 0:1 | 7 | 28 | 0 |
| Thu 1 Jan | Swindon Town – GillinghamLeague Two | 2:0 | 7 | 21 | 0 |
| Fri 26 Dec | Plymouth – ReadingLeague One | 1:4 | 7 | 19 | 1 |
| Sat 20 Dec | Bromley – GrimsbyLeague Two | 2:0 | 5 | 26 | 0 |
| Tue 9 Dec | Northampton – HuddersfieldLeague One | 1:1 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Sat 6 Dec | Exeter City – WycombeFA Cup | 4:0 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Tue 2 Dec | Bristol Rovers – Cambridge UnitedEFL Trophy | 2:2 | 6 | 30 | 2 |
| Sat 15 Nov | Walsall – ColchesterLeague Two | 0:2 | 6 | 27 | 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 Durkin give per game?
On average 4.51 cards per game in 75 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.98).
Is James Durkin a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where James Durkin officiates, the card count is +12% – profile: strict. A red card appeared in 24% of these matches.
How often do matches with James Durkin go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 49% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 65%. Both teams were booked in 79%.
Does James Durkin give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 21% of matches refereed by James Durkin.