EnglandMatches analysed: 532023–2026John Brooks · Premier League: referee stats
John Brooks (England) has shown 4.74 cards per game in 53 analysed matches — +9% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: strict.
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Percentile among 2957 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)
Last matches refereed by John Brooks
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 12 Sept | Sunderland – ArsenalPremier League | 0:2 | 9 | 29 | 2 |
| Sun 6 Sept | Everton – Manchester UnitedPremier League | 2:2 | 6 | 18 | 0 |
| Mon 24 Aug | Fulham – ChelseaPremier League | 2:3 | 5 | 19 | 0 |
| Sun 17 May | Everton – SunderlandPremier League | 1:3 | 3 | 23 | 0 |
| Sat 9 May | Brighton – WolvesPremier League | 3:0 | 3 | 20 | 0 |
| Thu 12 Feb | Brentford – ArsenalPremier League | 1:1 | 5 | 23 | 0 |
| Sun 1 Feb | Manchester United – FulhamPremier League | 3:2 | 3 | 15 | 1 |
| Sat 17 Jan | Chelsea – BrentfordPremier League | 2:0 | 5 | 17 | 1 |
| Sun 4 Jan | Newcastle – Crystal PalacePremier League | 2:0 | 4 | 17 | 0 |
| Sat 27 Dec | Arsenal – BrightonPremier League | 2:1 | 5 | 20 | 0 |
| Sat 20 Dec | Tottenham – LiverpoolPremier League | 1:2 | 10 | 9 | 0 |
| Sun 14 Dec | Brentford – LeedsPremier League | 1:1 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Sun 9 Nov | Aston Villa – BournemouthPremier League | 4:0 | 4 | 28 | 0 |
| Sat 1 Nov | Fulham – WolvesPremier League | 3:0 | 5 | 27 | 0 |
| Sat 4 Oct | Arsenal – West HamPremier League | 2:0 | 2 | 28 | 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 4.74 cards per game in 53 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.29).
Is John Brooks a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where John Brooks officiates, the card count is +9% – profile: strict. A red card appeared in 15% of these matches.
How often do matches with John Brooks go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 53% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 72%. Both teams were booked in 83%.
Does John Brooks give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 25% of matches refereed by John Brooks.