USAMatches analysed: 512023–2026John Griggs: referee stats
John Griggs (USA) has shown 4.14 cards per game in 51 analysed matches — −7% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: lenient.
Lenient · −7%Upcoming matches with John Griggs
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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 20 matches)
John Griggs by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 USL Championship | 32 | 4.78 | 4.87 | −1% | 9% | 16% |
| MLS Next Pro | 14 | 3.21 | 4.49 | −17% | 29% | 14% |
| NWSL Women | 3 | 2.67 | 2.55 | +1% | 33% | 0% |
| USL Super League | 2 | 2.50 | 2.49 | +0% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by John Griggs
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 12 Sept | Pittsburgh Riverhounds – Loudoun UnitedUSL Championship | 1:0 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sat 22 Aug | Detroit City – Tampa Bay RowdiesUSL Championship | 1:0 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Sun 9 Aug | El Paso Locomotive – Oakland RootsUSL Championship | 1:0 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sun 2 Aug | Washington Spirit W – San Diego Wave WNWSL Women | 0:1 | 3 | 19 | 0 |
| Sat 25 Jul | Orlando Pride W – Chicago Red Stars WNWSL Women | 1:0 | 2 | 14 | 1 |
| Sat 4 Jul | Rhode Island – Orange County SCUSL Championship | 1:1 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Sat 13 Jun | Lexington – San AntonioUSL Championship | 2:0 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sun 31 May | Phoenix Rising – Sacramento RepublicUSL Championship | 2:0 | 5 | — | 2 |
| Sat 9 May | Brooklyn – Loudoun UnitedUSL Championship | 0:1 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sun 3 May | NJ/NY Gotham FC W – Racing Louisville WNWSL Women | 1:0 | 3 | 22 | 0 |
| Sat 4 Apr | Rhode Island – Detroit CityUSL Championship | 0:0 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sat 21 Mar | Tampa Bay Rowdies – Pittsburgh RiverhoundsUSL Championship | 3:0 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Sat 17 May | Hartford Athletic – Louisville CityUSL Championship | 1:1 | 9 | — | 0 |
| Sat 10 May | Rhode Island – Monterey BayUSL Championship | 1:1 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Thu 17 Apr | New Mexico United – El Paso LocomotiveUS Open Cup | 2:2 | 6 | — | 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 Griggs give per game?
On average 4.14 cards per game in 51 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.53).
Is John Griggs a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where John Griggs officiates, the card count is −7% – profile: lenient. A red card appeared in 14% of these matches.
How often do matches with John Griggs go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 41% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 51%. Both teams were booked in 78%.
Does John Griggs give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 16% of matches refereed by John Griggs.