EnglandMatches analysed: 252023–2026Michael Barlow · National League: referee stats
Michael Barlow (England) has shown 3.68 cards per game in 25 analysed matches — −7% 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 20 matches)
Last matches refereed by Michael Barlow
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 8 Aug | Scunthorpe – Yeovil TownNational League | 1:1 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sat 20 Sept | Brackley Town – Sutton UtdNational League | 1:0 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Sat 6 Sept | Forest Green – HartlepoolNational League | 1:0 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sat 26 Apr | York – Solihull MoorsNational League | 2:0 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Tue 18 Feb | Gateshead – Sutton UtdNational League | 4:3 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sat 18 Jan | Maidenhead – AFC FyldeNational League | 4:1 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Wed 1 Jan | Hartlepool – OldhamNational League | 2:1 | 6 | — | 0 |
| Sat 9 Nov | AFC Fylde – GatesheadNational League | 3:0 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Tue 22 Oct | Rochdale – FC Halifax TownNational League | 2:1 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sat 27 Apr | Barnet – Solihull MoorsNational League | 0:4 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sat 13 Apr | FC Halifax Town – BarnetNational League | 0:2 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Tue 12 Mar | Rochdale – WokingNational League | 2:1 | 6 | — | 0 |
| Tue 5 Mar | Oldham – BromleyNational League | 0:0 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sat 10 Feb | Woking – HartlepoolNational League | 1:1 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Tue 26 Dec | Hartlepool – OldhamNational League | 1:3 | 5 | — | 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 3.68 cards per game in 25 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.07).
Is Michael Barlow a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Michael Barlow officiates, the card count is −7% – profile: lenient. A red card appeared in 12% of these matches.
How often do matches with Michael Barlow go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 40% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 44%. Both teams were booked in 84%.
Does Michael Barlow give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 4% of matches refereed by Michael Barlow.