EnglandMatches analysed: 962023–2026Matt Donohue: referee stats
Matt Donohue (England) has shown 4.50 cards per game in 96 analysed matches — +12% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: strict.
Strict · +12%Upcoming matches with Matt Donohue
Referee radar
Percentile among 1549 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)
Matt Donohue by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 83 | 4.43 | 4.00 | +10% | 11% | 12% |
| Premier League | 5 | 5.60 | 4.17 | +11% | 20% | 0% |
| League Cup | 4 | 4.00 | 3.41 | +4% | 25% | 0% |
| League One | 2 | 6.00 | 4.32 | +7% | 0% | 0% |
| FA Cup | 2 | 4.00 | 3.16 | +3% | 50% | 50% |
Last matches refereed by Matt Donohue
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 11 Sept | West Ham – WrexhamChampionship | 6:0 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Tue 8 Sept | Blackburn – Sheffield UtdChampionship | 1:2 | 3 | 23 | 0 |
| Wed 2 Sept | Burnley – MiddlesbroughChampionship | 1:1 | 4 | 19 | 0 |
| Sun 16 Aug | Watford – SouthamptonChampionship | 2:1 | 9 | 21 | 0 |
| Sat 8 Aug | QPR – MillwallLeague Cup | 1:1 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Sat 25 Apr | West Brom – IpswichChampionship | 0:0 | 5 | 18 | 0 |
| Tue 21 Apr | Oxford United – WrexhamChampionship | 0:1 | 5 | 27 | 0 |
| Sat 11 Apr | Coventry – Sheffield WednesdayChampionship | 0:0 | 3 | 26 | 0 |
| Mon 6 Apr | Swansea – MiddlesbroughChampionship | 2:2 | 6 | 25 | 3 |
| Sat 14 Mar | Oxford United – CharltonChampionship | 1:1 | 7 | 31 | 2 |
| Tue 10 Mar | Millwall – DerbyChampionship | 1:0 | 3 | 20 | 0 |
| Sat 7 Mar | Bristol City – CoventryChampionship | 0:2 | 8 | 15 | 0 |
| Wed 4 Mar | Fulham – West HamPremier League | 0:1 | 6 | 26 | 0 |
| Tue 24 Feb | Blackburn – Bristol CityChampionship | 1:2 | 4 | 25 | 0 |
| Sat 14 Feb | Manchester City – Salford CityFA Cup | 2:0 | 2 | 14 | 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 Matt Donohue give per game?
On average 4.50 cards per game in 96 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.98).
Is Matt Donohue a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Matt Donohue officiates, the card count is +12% – profile: strict. A red card appeared in 12% of these matches.
How often do matches with Matt Donohue go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 48% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 63%. Both teams were booked in 76%.
Does Matt Donohue give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 13% of matches refereed by Matt Donohue.