EnglandMatches analysed: 82023–2026John Brooks · Championship: referee stats
John Brooks (England) has shown 5.88 cards per game in 8 analysed matches — +20% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: very strict.
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Percentile among 2955 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 8 matches)
Last matches refereed by John Brooks
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 2 May | Portsmouth – BirminghamChampionship | 1:1 | 4 | 29 | 0 |
| Sat 11 Apr | Sheffield Utd – Hull CityChampionship | 2:1 | 10+ | 19 | 1 |
| Sat 27 Sept | Sheffield Wednesday – QPRChampionship | 1:1 | 4 | 31 | 1 |
| Sun 21 Sept | Bristol City – Oxford UnitedChampionship | 1:3 | 5 | 29 | 0 |
| Sat 5 Oct | Sheffield Utd – LutonChampionship | 2:0 | 3 | 18 | 0 |
| Sat 14 Sept | Plymouth – SunderlandChampionship | 3:2 | 8 | 26 | 2 |
| Sun 26 May | Leeds – SouthamptonChampionship | 0:1 | 8 | 31 | 0 |
| Sat 30 Sept | Southampton – LeedsChampionship | 3:1 | 5 | 27 | 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 5.88 cards per game in 8 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.97).
Is John Brooks a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where John Brooks officiates, the card count is +20% – profile: very strict. A red card appeared in 13% of these matches.
How often do matches with John Brooks go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 63% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 88%. Both teams were booked in 100%.
Does John Brooks give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 38% of matches refereed by John Brooks.