USAMatches analysed: 702023–2026Matthew Thompson: referee stats
Matthew Thompson (USA) has shown 4.77 cards per game in 70 analysed matches — +1% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.
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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)
Matthew Thompson by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 USL Championship | 51 | 4.96 | 4.90 | +1% | 14% | 22% |
| MLS Next Pro | 12 | 4.58 | 4.56 | +0% | 17% | 17% |
| NWSL Women | 2 | 1.50 | 2.52 | −4% | 0% | 0% |
| USL League One Cup | 2 | 4.50 | 4.99 | −2% | 0% | 0% |
| US Open Cup | 1 | 4.00 | 3.80 | +0% | 0% | 100% |
| USL League One | 1 | 8.00 | 5.38 | +5% | 0% | 0% |
| USL Super League | 1 | 2.00 | 2.49 | −1% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Matthew Thompson
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 19 Sept | Detroit City – Pittsburgh RiverhoundsUSL Championship | 1:0 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Thu 20 Aug | Phoenix Rising – Colorado SpringsUSL Championship | 3:1 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sun 16 Aug | San Antonio – El Paso LocomotiveUSL Championship | 0:3 | 6 | — | 0 |
| Sat 8 Aug | Pittsburgh Riverhounds – Sacramento RepublicUSL Championship | 0:0 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Thu 30 Jul | Utah Royals W – Washington Spirit WNWSL Women | 0:1 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Sat 25 Jul | Miami FC – Tampa Bay RowdiesUSL Championship | 2:3 | 11 | — | 1 |
| Sat 4 Jul | Indy Eleven – Charleston BatteryUSL Championship | 2:0 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Sun 21 Jun | FC Tulsa – Colorado SpringsUSL Championship | 1:2 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Thu 11 Jun | Monterey Bay – Sporting JAXUSL Championship | 2:1 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sat 30 May | Hartford Athletic – New Mexico UnitedUSL Championship | 0:0 | 7 | — | 0 |
| Wed 15 Apr | Charlotte – Charlotte IndependenceUS Open Cup | 6:0 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sat 4 Apr | Indy Eleven – Pittsburgh RiverhoundsUSL Championship | 1:1 | 3 | — | 1 |
| Thu 26 Mar | Chicago Red Stars W – Orlando Pride WNWSL Women | 0:3 | 2 | 35 | 0 |
| Sun 22 Mar | Phoenix Rising – Oakland RootsUSL Championship | 2:2 | 7 | — | 0 |
| Sat 14 Mar | Lexington – Sacramento RepublicUSL Championship | 0:0 | 2 | — | 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 Matthew Thompson give per game?
On average 4.77 cards per game in 70 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.73).
Is Matthew Thompson a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Matthew Thompson officiates, the card count is +1% – profile: average. A red card appeared in 20% of these matches.
How often do matches with Matthew Thompson go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 49% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 74%. Both teams were booked in 84%.
Does Matthew Thompson give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 13% of matches refereed by Matthew Thompson.