EnglandMatches analysed: 1322023–2026Lewis Smith: referee stats
Lewis Smith (England) has shown 3.67 cards per game in 132 analysed matches — −6% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: lenient.
Lenient · −6%Upcoming matches with Lewis Smith
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Percentile among 2957 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)
Lewis Smith by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 54 | 3.63 | 3.95 | −7% | 15% | 6% |
| League Two | 19 | 4.05 | 4.26 | −3% | 26% | 16% |
| League One | 17 | 4.24 | 4.18 | +1% | 12% | 12% |
| Premier League | 10 | 4.80 | 4.33 | +5% | 40% | 30% |
| League Cup | 9 | 3.67 | 3.53 | +2% | 22% | 11% |
| FA Cup | 6 | 2.00 | 3.03 | −10% | 0% | 0% |
| National League | 4 | 3.75 | 4.22 | −3% | 75% | 0% |
| EFL Trophy | 4 | 3.00 | 3.57 | −4% | 50% | 0% |
 J1 League | 2 | 3.00 | 2.69 | +1% | 0% | 0% |
| U18 Premier League - North | 2 | 2.50 | 2.74 | −1% | 50% | 0% |
| Premier League 2 Division One | 2 | 3.50 | 4.33 | −3% | 0% | 50% |
| J2 League | 1 | 1.00 | 2.49 | −3% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Lewis Smith
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 18 Sept | Manchester United U21 – Brentford U21Premier League 2 Division One | 3:2 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sat 12 Sept | Watford – Stoke CityChampionship | 1:2 | 4 | 20 | 0 |
| Sat 12 Sept | Boston United – WealdstoneNational League | 1:3 | 5 | — | 1 |
| Tue 8 Sept | Southampton – SwanseaChampionship | 3:1 | 1 | 20 | 1 |
| Sat 5 Sept | Scunthorpe – Harrogate TownNational League | 0:2 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Tue 1 Sept | West Ham – WolvesChampionship | 4:2 | 3 | 18 | 1 |
| Mon 31 Aug | Woking – SouthendNational League | 1:1 | 3 | — | 1 |
| Fri 28 Aug | Nottingham Forest U21 – Manchester City U21Premier League 2 Division One | 2:1 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Tue 25 Aug | Ipswich – LeicesterLeague Cup | 3:1 | 5 | 24 | 0 |
| Sat 15 Aug | Bristol City – MillwallChampionship | 0:2 | 5 | 20 | 0 |
| Sat 15 Aug | Aldershot Town – HartlepoolNational League | 0:1 | 2 | — | 1 |
| Sat 2 May | Sheffield Wednesday – West BromChampionship | 2:1 | 5 | 20 | 0 |
| Fri 17 Apr | Blackburn – CoventryChampionship | 1:1 | 5 | 19 | 0 |
| Fri 10 Apr | West Brom – MillwallChampionship | 0:0 | 3 | 28 | 0 |
| Mon 6 Apr | Bristol City – Sheffield UtdChampionship | 1:0 | 4 | 15 | 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 Lewis Smith give per game?
On average 3.67 cards per game in 132 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.92).
Is Lewis Smith a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Lewis Smith officiates, the card count is −6% – profile: lenient. A red card appeared in 10% of these matches.
How often do matches with Lewis Smith go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 36% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 53%. Both teams were booked in 73%.
Does Lewis Smith give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 21% of matches refereed by Lewis Smith.