EnglandMatches analysed: 262023–2026James Durkin · League Two: referee stats
James Durkin (England) has shown 5.15 cards per game in 26 analysed matches — +17% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: very strict.
Very strict · +17%Upcoming matches with James Durkin
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Percentile among 2957 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 James Durkin
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 22 Aug | Colchester – OldhamLeague Two | 2:1 | 8 | 31 | 1 |
| Fri 3 Apr | Chesterfield – CheltenhamLeague Two | 1:0 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| Tue 27 Jan | Newport County – Accrington STLeague Two | 1:4 | 10 | 19 | 0 |
| Thu 1 Jan | Swindon Town – GillinghamLeague Two | 2:0 | 7 | 21 | 0 |
| Sat 20 Dec | Bromley – GrimsbyLeague Two | 2:0 | 5 | 26 | 0 |
| Sat 15 Nov | Walsall – ColchesterLeague Two | 0:2 | 6 | 27 | 0 |
| Sat 8 Nov | Barnet – Milton Keynes DonsLeague Two | 2:2 | 5 | 32 | 1 |
| Sat 20 Sept | Notts County – Crawley TownLeague Two | 4:0 | 2 | 30 | 0 |
| Sat 6 Sept | Bromley – GillinghamLeague Two | 2:2 | 4 | 19 | 1 |
| Tue 19 Aug | Newport County – Salford CityLeague Two | 0:1 | 4 | 26 | 0 |
| Mon 21 Apr | Notts County – CheltenhamLeague Two | 1:2 | 3 | 25 | 0 |
| Tue 1 Apr | Swindon Town – AFC WimbledonLeague Two | 2:1 | 6 | 30 | 2 |
| Sat 8 Mar | Gillingham – BradfordLeague Two | 1:0 | 7 | 30 | 0 |
| Tue 4 Mar | Colchester – ChesterfieldLeague Two | 1:0 | 4 | 24 | 0 |
| Sat 8 Feb | Milton Keynes Dons – BromleyLeague Two | 0:1 | 6 | 21 | 1 |
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 5.15 cards per game in 26 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.16).
Is James Durkin a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where James Durkin officiates, the card count is +17% – profile: very strict. A red card appeared in 23% of these matches.
How often do matches with James Durkin go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 58% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 73%. Both teams were booked in 77%.
Does James Durkin give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 27% of matches refereed by James Durkin.