EnglandMatches analysed: 112023–2026Michael Barlow · Premier League 2 Division One: referee stats
Michael Barlow (England) has shown 2.91 cards per game in 11 analysed matches — −15% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: very lenient.
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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 11 matches)
Last matches refereed by Michael Barlow
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 12 Sept | Arsenal U21 – Chelsea U21Premier League 2 Division One | 1:4 | 3 | — | 1 |
| Mon 9 Mar | Birmingham City U21 – Chelsea U21Premier League 2 Division One | 1:4 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Fri 11 Apr | Nottingham Forest U21 – Leicester City U21Premier League 2 Division One | 2:0 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Fri 23 Aug | Derby County U21 – Manchester City U21Premier League 2 Division One | 2:3 | 5 | — | 1 |
| Fri 19 Apr | Nottingham Forest U21 – Aston Villa U21Premier League 2 Division One | 3:0 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Fri 16 Feb | Aston Villa U21 – Middlesbrough U21Premier League 2 Division One | 4:0 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Fri 26 Jan | Wolves U21 – Arsenal U21Premier League 2 Division One | 2:1 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Fri 12 Jan | Nottingham Forest U21 – Sunderland U21Premier League 2 Division One | 0:5 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Fri 29 Sept | Derby County U21 – Brighton U21Premier League 2 Division One | 2:3 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Fri 25 Aug | Everton U21 – Brighton U21Premier League 2 Division One | 0:4 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Fri 18 Aug | Derby County U21 – Liverpool U21Premier League 2 Division One | 1:1 | 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 2.91 cards per game in 11 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.12).
Is Michael Barlow a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Michael Barlow officiates, the card count is −15% – profile: very lenient. A red card appeared in 9% of these matches.
How often do matches with Michael Barlow go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 18% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 36%. Both teams were booked in 64%.
Does Michael Barlow give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 18% of matches refereed by Michael Barlow.