EnglandMatches analysed: 262023–2026Michael Oliver · UEFA Champions League: referee stats
Michael Oliver (England) has shown 4.73 cards per game in 26 analysed matches — +11% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: strict.
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Percentile among 2950 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 Oliver
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 8 Sept | Real Madrid – InterUEFA Champions League | 2:1 | 4 | 22 | 0 |
| Tue 25 Aug | Bodo/Glimt – NEC NijmegenUEFA Champions League | 3:0 | 3 | 18 | 0 |
| Tue 11 Aug | Slovan Bratislava – Mjallby AIFUEFA Champions League | 2:0 | 5 | 24 | 0 |
| Tue 7 Apr | Real Madrid – Bayern MünchenUEFA Champions League | 1:2 | 5 | 24 | 0 |
| Tue 24 Feb | Bayer Leverkusen – Olympiakos PiraeusUEFA Champions League | 0:0 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Wed 28 Jan | Union St. Gilloise – AtalantaUEFA Champions League | 1:0 | 5 | 21 | 0 |
| Tue 9 Dec | PSV Eindhoven – Atletico MadridUEFA Champions League | 2:3 | 7 | 26 | 0 |
| Wed 26 Nov | Olympiakos Piraeus – Real MadridUEFA Champions League | 3:4 | 3 | 19 | 0 |
| Wed 22 Oct | Galatasaray – Bodo/GlimtUEFA Champions League | 3:1 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| Wed 1 Oct | Barcelona – Paris Saint GermainUEFA Champions League | 1:2 | 6 | 26 | 0 |
| Wed 17 Sept | Ajax – InterUEFA Champions League | 0:2 | 3 | 32 | 0 |
| Tue 26 Aug | Pafos – FK Crvena ZvezdaUEFA Champions League | 1:1 | 6 | 34 | 0 |
| Wed 6 Aug | Nice – BenficaUEFA Champions League | 0:2 | 4 | 23 | 0 |
| Wed 5 Mar | Bayern München – Bayer LeverkusenUEFA Champions League | 3:0 | 7 | 22 | 1 |
| Wed 19 Feb | Paris Saint Germain – Stade Brestois 29UEFA Champions League | 7:0 | 2 | 16 | 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 4.73 cards per game in 26 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.12).
Is Michael Oliver a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Michael Oliver officiates, the card count is +11% – profile: strict. A red card appeared in 15% of these matches.
How often do matches with Michael Oliver go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 58% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 69%. Both teams were booked in 77%.
Does Michael Oliver give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 12% of matches refereed by Michael Oliver.