EnglandMatches analysed: 122023–2026James Durkin · Premier League 2 Division One: referee stats
James Durkin (England) has shown 4.58 cards per game in 12 analysed matches — +6% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: strict.
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Percentile among 2956 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 12 matches)
Last matches refereed by James Durkin
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 14 Sept | West Ham United U21 – Liverpool U21Premier League 2 Division One | 1:0 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Fri 29 Aug | Derby County U21 – Leicester City U21Premier League 2 Division One | 0:2 | 4 | — | 1 |
| Mon 28 Apr | Fulham U21 – Nottingham Forest U21Premier League 2 Division One | 1:0 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Fri 4 Oct | Fulham U21 – Chelsea U21Premier League 2 Division One | 0:6 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Fri 20 Sept | Southampton U21 – Norwich City U21Premier League 2 Division One | 2:3 | 10 | — | 1 |
| Fri 8 Mar | Arsenal U21 – Tottenham Hotspur U21Premier League 2 Division One | 1:1 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Fri 9 Feb | Aston Villa U21 – Everton U21Premier League 2 Division One | 2:1 | 7 | — | 0 |
| Fri 1 Dec | Fulham U21 – Brighton U21Premier League 2 Division One | 3:0 | 6 | — | 0 |
| Sun 29 Oct | Arsenal U21 – Brighton U21Premier League 2 Division One | 6:3 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Sat 2 Sept | Tottenham Hotspur U21 – Blackburn Rovers U21Premier League 2 Division One | 4:0 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Fri 25 Aug | Southampton U21 – Liverpool U21Premier League 2 Division One | 0:3 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sun 20 Aug | Reading U21 – Crystal Palace U21Premier League 2 Division One | 2:0 | 7 | — | 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 4.58 cards per game in 12 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.12).
Is James Durkin a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where James Durkin officiates, the card count is +6% – profile: strict. A red card appeared in 17% of these matches.
How often do matches with James Durkin go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 42% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 67%. Both teams were booked in 75%.
Does James Durkin give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 17% of matches refereed by James Durkin.