EnglandMatches analysed: 692023–2026James Linington: referee stats
James Linington (England) has shown 3.99 cards per game in 69 analysed matches — −0% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.
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Percentile among 2950 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 Linington by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 54 | 4.22 | 4.01 | +4% | 19% | 7% |
| League One | 7 | 3.43 | 4.05 | −6% | 14% | 0% |
| League Two | 3 | 3.67 | 4.17 | −3% | 33% | 0% |
| League Cup | 3 | 2.67 | 3.52 | −5% | 0% | 0% |
| National League | 1 | 2.00 | 4.11 | −5% | 0% | 0% |
| FA Cup | 1 | 2.00 | 3.53 | −3% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by James Linington
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 14 Mar | Harrogate Town – Salford CityLeague Two | 0:1 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| Wed 25 Feb | Stoke City – Oxford UnitedChampionship | 2:1 | 3 | 16 | 0 |
| Sat 21 Feb | West Brom – CoventryChampionship | 0:2 | 3 | 17 | 0 |
| Sat 14 Feb | Portsmouth – Sheffield UtdChampionship | 0:1 | 5 | 24 | 0 |
| Sat 7 Feb | Norwich – BlackburnChampionship | 2:0 | 4 | 23 | 0 |
| Sat 24 Jan | Leicester – Oxford UnitedChampionship | 1:2 | 3 | 24 | 0 |
| Tue 20 Jan | Charlton – DerbyChampionship | 1:2 | 5 | 26 | 0 |
| Sat 10 Jan | Cheltenham – LeicesterFA Cup | 0:2 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| Sun 4 Jan | Birmingham – CoventryChampionship | 3:2 | 5 | 21 | 0 |
| Thu 1 Jan | Swansea – West BromChampionship | 1:0 | 7 | 22 | 0 |
| Fri 26 Dec | Portsmouth – QPRChampionship | 1:1 | 3 | 23 | 0 |
| Sat 13 Dec | Oxford United – PrestonChampionship | 1:2 | 3 | 19 | 0 |
| Wed 10 Dec | Bristol City – LeicesterChampionship | 2:2 | 5 | 25 | 1 |
| Sat 29 Nov | Middlesbrough – DerbyChampionship | 2:1 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| Sat 22 Nov | QPR – Hull CityChampionship | 3:2 | 1 | 17 | 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 Linington give per game?
On average 3.99 cards per game in 69 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.99).
Is James Linington a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where James Linington officiates, the card count is −0% – profile: average. A red card appeared in 6% of these matches.
How often do matches with James Linington go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 38% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 55%. Both teams were booked in 77%.
Does James Linington give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 17% of matches refereed by James Linington.