EnglandMatches analysed: 542023–2026Lewis Smith · Championship: referee stats
Lewis Smith (England) has shown 3.63 cards per game in 54 analysed matches — −7% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: lenient.
Lenient · −7%Upcoming matches with Lewis Smith
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Percentile among 2955 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 Lewis Smith
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 12 Sept | Watford – Stoke CityChampionship | 1:2 | 4 | 20 | 0 |
| Tue 8 Sept | Southampton – SwanseaChampionship | 3:1 | 1 | 20 | 1 |
| Tue 1 Sept | West Ham – WolvesChampionship | 4:2 | 3 | 18 | 1 |
| Sat 15 Aug | Bristol City – MillwallChampionship | 0:2 | 5 | 20 | 0 |
| 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 |
| Wed 18 Mar | Southampton – NorwichChampionship | 1:0 | 8 | 26 | 0 |
| Wed 11 Mar | Coventry – PrestonChampionship | 3:0 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Tue 3 Mar | Ipswich – Hull CityChampionship | 1:0 | 6 | 24 | 0 |
| Fri 27 Feb | Bristol City – WatfordChampionship | 1:2 | 5 | 16 | 0 |
| Sat 31 Jan | Millwall – Sheffield UtdChampionship | 1:1 | 3 | 17 | 0 |
| Sun 25 Jan | Portsmouth – SouthamptonChampionship | 1:1 | 3 | 23 | 0 |
| Sat 17 Jan | Coventry – LeicesterChampionship | 2:1 | 5 | 22 | 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 3.63 cards per game in 54 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.95).
Is Lewis Smith a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Lewis Smith officiates, the card count is −7% – profile: lenient. A red card appeared in 6% of these matches.
How often do matches with Lewis Smith go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 30% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 50%. Both teams were booked in 76%.
Does Lewis Smith give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 15% of matches refereed by Lewis Smith.