EnglandMatches analysed: 1372023–2026Michael Oliver: referee stats
Michael Oliver (England) has shown 4.21 cards per game in 137 analysed matches — +1% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.
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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 20 matches)
Michael Oliver by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 83 | 4.04 | 4.23 | −4% | 13% | 12% |
| UEFA Champions League | 26 | 4.73 | 4.12 | +11% | 12% | 15% |
| UEFA Europa League | 5 | 3.80 | 4.53 | −6% | 20% | 0% |
| World Cup | 4 | 4.25 | 2.62 | +12% | 25% | 0% |
| Euro Championship | 4 | 1.50 | 4.33 | −19% | 25% | 0% |
| UEFA Nations League | 4 | 3.75 | 4.77 | −7% | 75% | 0% |
| World Cup - Qualification Europe | 4 | 5.00 | 3.60 | +10% | 0% | 25% |
| FA Cup | 2 | 6.00 | 3.16 | +12% | 50% | 0% |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | 2 | 6.00 | 4.73 | +5% | 50% | 50% |
| Euro Championship - Qualification | 2 | 4.50 | 4.40 | +0% | 0% | 0% |
| Pro League | 1 | 9.00 | 4.24 | +10% | 0% | 100% |
Last matches refereed by Michael Oliver
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 13 Sept | Manchester United – Manchester CityPremier League | 0:1 | 4 | 27 | 0 |
| Tue 8 Sept | Real Madrid – InterUEFA Champions League | 2:1 | 4 | 22 | 0 |
| Sat 5 Sept | Hull City – Aston VillaPremier League | 0:0 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
| Sun 30 Aug | Chelsea – BrightonPremier League | 4:3 | 4 | 18 | 0 |
| Tue 25 Aug | Bodo/Glimt – NEC NijmegenUEFA Champions League | 3:0 | 3 | 18 | 0 |
| Sat 22 Aug | Brentford – TottenhamPremier League | 3:0 | 2 | 31 | 1 |
| Tue 11 Aug | Slovan Bratislava – Mjallby AIFUEFA Champions League | 2:0 | 5 | 24 | 0 |
| Fri 10 Jul | Spain – BelgiumWorld Cup | 2:1 | 4 | 31 | 0 |
| Sat 4 Jul | Canada – MoroccoWorld Cup | 0:3 | 8 | 38 | 0 |
| Fri 26 Jun | Norway – FranceWorld Cup | 1:4 | 2 | 20 | 1 |
| Sat 20 Jun | Netherlands – SwedenWorld Cup | 5:1 | 3 | 21 | 0 |
| Sun 24 May | Tottenham – EvertonPremier League | 1:0 | 5 | 33 | 0 |
| Sun 17 May | Leeds – BrightonPremier League | 1:0 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Mon 4 May | Everton – Manchester CityPremier League | 3:3 | 5 | 20 | 0 |
| Sat 25 Apr | Fulham – Aston VillaPremier League | 1:0 | 4 | 26 | 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 Oliver give per game?
On average 4.21 cards per game in 137 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.17).
Is Michael Oliver a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Michael Oliver officiates, the card count is +1% – profile: average. A red card appeared in 12% of these matches.
How often do matches with Michael Oliver go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 41% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 61%. Both teams were booked in 77%.
Does Michael Oliver give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 16% of matches refereed by Michael Oliver.