EnglandMatches analysed: 972023–2026John Brooks: referee stats
John Brooks (England) has shown 4.68 cards per game in 97 analysed matches — +12% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: strict.
Strict · +12%Upcoming matches with John Brooks
| Date | Match | Exp. cards | Over 3.5 | Over 4.5 | Both booked | Penalty | Red card | Odds o3.5 / o4.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 7 Nov 12:30 | Leeds – TottenhamPremier League | 4.64.2 | 65%57% | 47%40% | 76% | 17% | 13% | — |
Model probabilities: the referee’s card rate combined with both teams’ discipline, shrunk toward the league average when the sample is small. League average in grey for comparison.
Referee radar
Percentile among 3031 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)
John Brooks by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 54 | 4.82 | 4.32 | +10% | 24% | 17% |
| UEFA Europa League | 8 | 3.63 | 4.39 | −8% | 25% | 13% |
| Championship | 8 | 5.88 | 3.97 | +20% | 38% | 13% |
| League Cup | 7 | 4.14 | 3.52 | +6% | 0% | 0% |
| FA Cup | 3 | 4.00 | 3.03 | +6% | 33% | 0% |
| U18 Premier League - North | 3 | 2.67 | 3.20 | −3% | 0% | 0% |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | 3 | 7.00 | 4.55 | +13% | 67% | 0% |
| UEFA Youth League | 2 | 3.50 | 4.22 | −3% | 50% | 0% |
| UEFA U21 Championship - Qualification | 2 | 4.50 | 4.36 | +0% | 0% | 50% |
| UEFA U19 Championship - Qualification | 2 | 5.50 | 3.57 | +8% | 100% | 50% |
| Euro Championship - Qualification | 2 | 2.50 | 4.40 | −7% | 50% | 50% |
| UEFA Nations League | 1 | 6.00 | 4.77 | +3% | 100% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by John Brooks
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 2 Nov | Newcastle – EvertonPremier League | 0:1 | 0 | — | — |
| Thu 22 Oct | Celje – Red Bull SalzburgUEFA Europa League | 2:2 | 0 | — | — |
| Sat 17 Oct | Brentford – LiverpoolPremier League | 1:2 | 9 | 20 | 0 |
| Mon 12 Oct | Coventry – NewcastlePremier League | 4:1 | 0 | — | — |
| Wed 16 Sept | Hapoel Beer Sheva – Dinamo ZagrebUEFA Europa League | 0:0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Sat 12 Sept | Sunderland – ArsenalPremier League | 0:2 | 9 | 29 | 2 |
| Sun 6 Sept | Everton – Manchester UnitedPremier League | 2:2 | 6 | 18 | 0 |
| Thu 27 Aug | Brann – PAOKUEFA Europa Conference League | 3:2 | 7 | 27 | 1 |
| Mon 24 Aug | Fulham – ChelseaPremier League | 2:3 | 5 | 19 | 0 |
| Thu 30 Jul | FC Midtjylland – BeşiktaşUEFA Europa League | 0:2 | 8 | — | 1 |
| Sun 17 May | Everton – SunderlandPremier League | 1:3 | 3 | 23 | 0 |
| Sat 9 May | Brighton – WolvesPremier League | 3:0 | 3 | 20 | 0 |
| Sat 2 May | Portsmouth – BirminghamChampionship | 1:1 | 4 | 29 | 0 |
| Sat 25 Apr | Rotherham – ReadingLeague One | 1:1 | 5 | 32 | 0 |
| Sat 11 Apr | Sheffield Utd – Hull CityChampionship | 2:1 | 10+ | 19 | 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 John Brooks give per game?
On average 4.68 cards per game in 97 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.15).
Is John Brooks a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where John Brooks officiates, the card count is +12% – profile: strict. A red card appeared in 14% of these matches.
How often do matches with John Brooks go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 51% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 70%. Both teams were booked in 83%.
Does John Brooks give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 27% of matches refereed by John Brooks.
Which match will John Brooks referee next?
Leeds – Tottenham (Premier League) on 07.11.2026. Card probabilities for this match are shown above.