EnglandMatches analysed: 92023–2025John Busby · League One: referee stats
John Busby (England) has shown 3.56 cards per game in 9 analysed matches — −6% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: lenient.
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Percentile among 2950 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 9 matches)
Last matches refereed by John Busby
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 20 Dec | Wigan – BlackpoolLeague One | 0:2 | 6 | 31 | 0 |
| Sat 13 Dec | Peterborough – NorthamptonLeague One | 2:1 | 4 | 14 | 0 |
| Sat 18 Oct | Doncaster – NorthamptonLeague One | 1:2 | 2 | 18 | 1 |
| Sun 27 Apr | Birmingham – Mansfield TownLeague One | 4:0 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
| Thu 26 Dec | Charlton – Cambridge UnitedLeague One | 2:1 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Tue 16 Apr | Port Vale – WycombeLeague One | 1:2 | 4 | 23 | 0 |
| Tue 27 Feb | Wigan – BoltonLeague One | 1:0 | 6 | 32 | 0 |
| Sat 11 Nov | Derby – BarnsleyLeague One | 3:0 | 3 | 27 | 1 |
| Sat 19 Aug | Cambridge United – Bristol RoversLeague One | 2:0 | 4 | 26 | 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 Busby give per game?
On average 3.56 cards per game in 9 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.10).
Is John Busby a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where John Busby officiates, the card count is −6% – profile: lenient. A red card appeared in 11% of these matches.
How often do matches with John Busby go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 22% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 56%. Both teams were booked in 89%.
Does John Busby give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 22% of matches refereed by John Busby.