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.
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Percentile among 3034 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 7 Nov | Leeds – TottenhamPremier League | 1:0 | 0 | — | — |
| 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 |
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.