EnglandMatches analysed: 572023–2026James Oldham: referee stats
James Oldham (England) has shown 4.09 cards per game in 57 analysed matches — +3% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.
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Percentile among 2954 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 Oldham by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 19 | 4.16 | 4.11 | +1% | 11% | 11% |
| National League | 13 | 4.54 | 4.14 | +5% | 31% | 39% |
| League One | 9 | 4.67 | 3.90 | +9% | 11% | 11% |
| Premier League 2 Division One | 7 | 4.00 | 4.09 | −1% | 29% | 14% |
| EFL Trophy | 6 | 2.83 | 3.15 | −3% | 0% | 0% |
| FA Cup | 1 | 4.00 | 3.53 | +1% | 100% | 0% |
| U18 Premier League - South | 1 | 3.00 | 3.42 | −1% | 0% | 0% |
| National League Cup | 1 | 1.00 | 2.34 | −3% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by James Oldham
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 31 Aug | Harrogate Town – GatesheadNational League | 2:1 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Sat 22 Aug | Stevenage – Oxford UnitedLeague One | 1:2 | 5 | 44 | 1 |
| Wed 19 Aug | Mansfield Town – Manchester City U21EFL Trophy | 1:4 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sat 15 Aug | Tamworth – AFC FyldeNational League | 1:2 | 8 | — | 0 |
| Sat 2 May | Oldham – Accrington STLeague Two | 3:0 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Sat 11 Apr | Huddersfield – WycombeLeague One | 3:3 | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| Mon 6 Apr | Cheltenham – Cambridge UnitedLeague Two | 1:1 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Tue 17 Mar | Bradford – Mansfield TownLeague One | 1:1 | 6 | 22 | 0 |
| Sat 14 Mar | Rotherham – BoltonLeague One | 2:2 | 4 | 21 | 0 |
| Sat 21 Feb | Gillingham – OldhamLeague Two | 0:3 | 4 | 28 | 0 |
| Sat 7 Feb | Colchester – ShrewsburyLeague Two | 2:0 | 6 | 30 | 0 |
| Sat 24 Jan | Bromley – Swindon TownLeague Two | 2:1 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| Sat 13 Dec | Milton Keynes Dons – Cambridge UnitedLeague Two | 1:1 | 3 | 24 | 0 |
| Tue 9 Dec | Stevenage – CardiffLeague One | 0:1 | 5 | 30 | 0 |
| Sun 7 Dec | Gateshead – WalsallFA Cup | 0:2 | 4 | 25 | 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 Oldham give per game?
On average 4.09 cards per game in 57 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.93).
Is James Oldham a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where James Oldham officiates, the card count is +3% – profile: average. A red card appeared in 16% of these matches.
How often do matches with James Oldham go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 39% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 54%. Both teams were booked in 77%.
Does James Oldham give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 18% of matches refereed by James Oldham.