USAMatches analysed: 552023–2026John Griggs: referee stats
John Griggs (USA) has shown 4.04 cards per game in 55 analysed matches — −8% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: lenient.
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Percentile among 3027 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 | 33 | 4.70 | 4.85 | −3% | 9% | 15% |
| MLS Next Pro | 14 | 3.21 | 4.49 | −17% | 29% | 14% |
| NWSL Women | 5 | 2.00 | 2.35 | −3% | 40% | 0% |
| USL Super League | 2 | 2.50 | 2.49 | +0% | 0% | 0% |
| USL League One | 1 | 7.00 | 5.28 | +4% | 0% | 100% |
Last matches refereed by John Griggs
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 25 Oct | Sacramento Republic – Oakland RootsUSL Championship | 3:2 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| Sat 17 Oct | Boston Legacy W – Racing Louisville WNWSL Women | 2:1 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Sat 3 Oct | Chattanooga Red Wolves – Corpus ChristiUSL League One | 3:0 | 7 | 31 | 0 |
| Sat 26 Sept | Kansas City W – Denver Summit WNWSL Women | 4:1 | 1 | 17 | 1 |
| 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 |
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 4.04 cards per game in 55 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.45).
Is John Griggs a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where John Griggs officiates, the card count is −8% – 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 40% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 49%. Both teams were booked in 75%.
Does John Griggs give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 16% of matches refereed by John Griggs.