EnglandMatches analysed: 202024–2026Michael Barlow · League Two: referee stats
Michael Barlow (England) has shown 3.25 cards per game in 20 analysed matches — −14% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: lenient.
Lenient · −14%Upcoming matches with Michael Barlow
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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 Michael Barlow
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 1 Sept | Accrington ST – GrimsbyLeague Two | 2:2 | 5 | 19 | 1 |
| Sat 25 Apr | Bristol Rovers – CheltenhamLeague Two | 4:0 | 6 | 25 | 0 |
| Sat 28 Mar | Swindon Town – Fleetwood TownLeague Two | 1:1 | 7 | 25 | 0 |
| Sat 14 Mar | Cambridge United – GillinghamLeague Two | 5:0 | 3 | 26 | 0 |
| Tue 24 Feb | Accrington ST – BarnetLeague Two | 0:1 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Sat 7 Feb | Notts County – BarrowLeague Two | 2:1 | 4 | 25 | 0 |
| Fri 19 Dec | Crewe – Bristol RoversLeague Two | 1:1 | 6 | 30 | 0 |
| Sat 13 Dec | Cheltenham – Harrogate TownLeague Two | 1:1 | 3 | 25 | 1 |
| Sat 29 Nov | Walsall – BromleyLeague Two | 3:1 | 4 | 25 | 0 |
| Sat 16 Aug | Shrewsbury – ColchesterLeague Two | 0:2 | 4 | 25 | 0 |
| Sat 9 Aug | Barrow – Milton Keynes DonsLeague Two | 0:2 | 5 | 31 | 0 |
| Sat 15 Mar | Port Vale – Milton Keynes DonsLeague Two | 3:0 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| Sat 8 Mar | Chesterfield – Newport CountyLeague Two | 2:1 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| Tue 4 Mar | Notts County – BarrowLeague Two | 1:2 | 3 | 16 | 0 |
| Tue 25 Feb | Cheltenham – WalsallLeague Two | 2:2 | 2 | 15 | 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 Michael Barlow give per game?
On average 3.25 cards per game in 20 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.11).
Is Michael Barlow a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Michael Barlow officiates, the card count is −14% – profile: lenient. A red card appeared in 10% of these matches.
How often do matches with Michael Barlow go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 25% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 40%. Both teams were booked in 55%.
Does Michael Barlow give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 10% of matches refereed by Michael Barlow.