EnglandMatches analysed: 182024–2026Matthew Russell · League One: referee stats
Matthew Russell (England) has shown 3.06 cards per game in 18 analysed matches — −14% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: lenient.
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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 18 matches)
Last matches refereed by Matthew Russell
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 2 May | Stevenage – WiganLeague One | 1:0 | 2 | 30 | 0 |
| Mon 6 Apr | Mansfield Town – Burton AlbionLeague One | 0:0 | 4 | 24 | 0 |
| Tue 17 Mar | Peterborough – RotherhamLeague One | 5:0 | 2 | 18 | 2 |
| Sat 7 Mar | Blackpool – WiganLeague One | 1:1 | 3 | 28 | 0 |
| Sat 21 Feb | Wycombe – StevenageLeague One | 3:1 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| Thu 1 Jan | Exeter City – LutonLeague One | 1:0 | 4 | 26 | 0 |
| Sat 20 Dec | Rotherham – HuddersfieldLeague One | 1:3 | 3 | 28 | 0 |
| Sat 25 Oct | Reading – DoncasterLeague One | 1:1 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| Sat 13 Sept | Exeter City – Port ValeLeague One | 0:2 | 3 | 20 | 0 |
| Sat 9 Aug | AFC Wimbledon – LincolnLeague One | 2:0 | 1 | 26 | 1 |
| Sat 26 Apr | Wigan – BlackpoolLeague One | 1:1 | 2 | 19 | 1 |
| Sat 12 Apr | Bristol Rovers – Exeter CityLeague One | 1:2 | 5 | 28 | 0 |
| Sat 29 Mar | Cambridge United – NorthamptonLeague One | 1:1 | 2 | 30 | 0 |
| Tue 11 Mar | Crawley Town – CharltonLeague One | 0:1 | 4 | 20 | 0 |
| Sat 1 Mar | Burton Albion – Mansfield TownLeague One | 1:1 | 4 | 26 | 1 |
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 Matthew Russell give per game?
On average 3.06 cards per game in 18 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.93).
Is Matthew Russell a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Matthew Russell officiates, the card count is −14% – profile: lenient. A red card appeared in 6% of these matches.
How often do matches with Matthew Russell go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 11% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 39%. Both teams were booked in 89%.
Does Matthew Russell give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 22% of matches refereed by Matthew Russell.