EnglandMatches analysed: 832023–2026Matt Donohue · Championship: referee stats
Matt Donohue (England) has shown 4.43 cards per game in 83 analysed matches — +9% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: strict.
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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)
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 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 |
| Tue 24 Feb | Blackburn – Bristol CityChampionship | 1:2 | 4 | 25 | 0 |
| Sat 31 Jan | Portsmouth – West BromChampionship | 3:0 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| Tue 20 Jan | Wrexham – LeicesterChampionship | 1:1 | 3 | 24 | 0 |
| Sat 17 Jan | Stoke City – QPRChampionship | 0:0 | 7 | 21 | 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 4.43 cards per game in 83 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.01).
Is Matt Donohue a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Matt Donohue officiates, the card count is +9% – 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 47% 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 11% of matches refereed by Matt Donohue.