EnglandMatches analysed: 842023–2026Leigh Doughty: referee stats
Leigh Doughty (England) has shown 4.45 cards per game in 84 analysed matches — +11% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: strict.
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Percentile among 2956 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)
Leigh Doughty by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 47 | 4.64 | 3.99 | +13% | 17% | 11% |
| League One | 17 | 4.29 | 4.08 | +3% | 12% | 12% |
| League Two | 12 | 4.75 | 4.17 | +8% | 17% | 0% |
| League Cup | 8 | 3.25 | 3.41 | −2% | 0% | 13% |
Last matches refereed by Leigh Doughty
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 29 Aug | Crawley Town – Bristol RoversLeague Two | 0:2 | 7 | 22 | 0 |
| Tue 25 Aug | Barnsley – CreweLeague Cup | 3:2 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| Sat 15 Aug | Reading – LutonLeague One | 3:4 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sat 8 Aug | Stockport County – DoncasterLeague Cup | 1:1 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Sat 2 May | Blackburn – LeicesterChampionship | 0:1 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
| Tue 21 Apr | QPR – SwanseaChampionship | 1:2 | 4 | 18 | 1 |
| Sat 14 Mar | Stoke City – WatfordChampionship | 3:1 | 6 | 24 | 0 |
| Sat 28 Feb | Derby – BlackburnChampionship | 3:1 | 7 | 24 | 0 |
| Sat 21 Feb | Wrexham – IpswichChampionship | 5:3 | 9 | 24 | 0 |
| Tue 17 Feb | Charlton – PortsmouthChampionship | 1:3 | +9 | 23 | 1 |
| Tue 3 Feb | Hull City – WatfordChampionship | 0:0 | 7 | 21 | 0 |
| Sat 24 Jan | Reading – BarnsleyLeague One | 2:2 | 3 | 19 | 0 |
| Tue 20 Jan | Sheffield Wednesday – BirminghamChampionship | 0:2 | 3 | 19 | 0 |
| Mon 29 Dec | Middlesbrough – Hull CityChampionship | 0:1 | 5 | 22 | 0 |
| Fri 26 Dec | Oxford United – SouthamptonChampionship | 2:1 | 3 | 23 | 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 Leigh Doughty give per game?
On average 4.45 cards per game in 84 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.98).
Is Leigh Doughty a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Leigh Doughty officiates, the card count is +11% – profile: strict. A red card appeared in 10% of these matches.
How often do matches with Leigh Doughty go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 42% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 63%. Both teams were booked in 86%.
Does Leigh Doughty give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 14% of matches refereed by Leigh Doughty.