EnglandMatches analysed: 782023–2026Josh Smith · Championship: referee stats
Josh Smith (England) has shown 4.22 cards per game in 78 analysed matches — +5% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.
Average · +5%Upcoming matches with Josh Smith
| Date | Match | Exp. cards | Over 3.5 | Over 4.5 | Both booked | Penalty | Red card | Odds o3.5 / o4.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 20 Sept 11:00 | Wolves – West BromChampionship | 3.93.9 | 53%54% | 35%36% | 72% | 13% | 10% | — / 1.49 |
Model probabilities: the referee’s card rate combined with both teams’ discipline, shrunk toward the league average when the sample is small. League average in grey for comparison.
Referee radar
Percentile among 2790 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 Josh Smith
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 12 Sept | Blackburn – MillwallChampionship | 3:1 | 8 | 24 | 1 |
| Sat 5 Sept | Sheffield Utd – NorwichChampionship | 1:3 | 5 | 27 | 0 |
| Sun 16 Aug | Burnley – West HamChampionship | 2:2 | 5 | 21 | 1 |
| Sat 2 May | Hull City – NorwichChampionship | 2:1 | 4 | 25 | 1 |
| Tue 21 Apr | Stoke City – MillwallChampionship | 1:3 | 3 | 19 | 0 |
| Sat 18 Apr | Preston – West BromChampionship | 0:2 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Tue 14 Apr | Southampton – BlackburnChampionship | 3:0 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
| Mon 6 Apr | Portsmouth – Oxford UnitedChampionship | 2:2 | 6 | 24 | 0 |
| Sat 21 Mar | Watford – LeicesterChampionship | 0:0 | 7 | 21 | 0 |
| Sat 14 Mar | West Brom – Hull CityChampionship | 3:0 | 6 | 21 | 0 |
| Sun 8 Mar | QPR – MiddlesbroughChampionship | 0:4 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Sun 22 Feb | Sheffield Utd – Sheffield WednesdayChampionship | 2:1 | 10+ | 31 | 0 |
| Sat 7 Feb | Derby – IpswichChampionship | 1:2 | 8 | 23 | 1 |
| Sat 31 Jan | QPR – CoventryChampionship | 2:1 | 3 | 15 | 0 |
| Sat 24 Jan | Hull City – SwanseaChampionship | 2:1 | 5 | 19 | 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 Josh Smith give per game?
On average 4.22 cards per game in 78 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.00).
Is Josh Smith a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Josh Smith officiates, the card count is +5% – profile: average. A red card appeared in 14% of these matches.
How often do matches with Josh Smith go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 41% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 68%. Both teams were booked in 78%.
Does Josh Smith give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 19% of matches refereed by Josh Smith.
Which match will Josh Smith referee next?
Wolves – West Brom (Championship) on 20.09.2026. Card probabilities for this match are shown above.