EnglandMatches analysed: 132024–2026Michael Salisbury · Championship: referee stats
Michael Salisbury (England) has shown 3.85 cards per game in 13 analysed matches — −1% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.
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Percentile among 2956 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 13 matches)
Last matches refereed by Michael Salisbury
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 5 Sept | West Brom – WatfordChampionship | 1:0 | 8 | 29 | 0 |
| Fri 3 Apr | Stoke City – Sheffield WednesdayChampionship | 2:0 | 3 | 27 | 0 |
| Sat 21 Mar | Ipswich – MillwallChampionship | 1:1 | 3 | 18 | 0 |
| Sat 22 Nov | Portsmouth – MillwallChampionship | 3:1 | 4 | 22 | 0 |
| Sat 1 Nov | Sheffield Utd – DerbyChampionship | 1:3 | 3 | 21 | 1 |
| Sat 13 Sept | Stoke City – BirminghamChampionship | 1:0 | 4 | 22 | 0 |
| Sat 12 Apr | Cardiff – Stoke CityChampionship | 0:1 | 4 | 24 | 0 |
| Sat 1 Feb | Leeds – CardiffChampionship | 7:0 | 2 | 27 | 1 |
| Sat 14 Dec | Blackburn – LutonChampionship | 2:0 | 6 | 25 | 0 |
| Sat 2 Nov | Oxford United – SwanseaChampionship | 1:2 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
| Sat 19 Oct | Sheffield Wednesday – BurnleyChampionship | 0:2 | 3 | 21 | 0 |
| Sat 17 Aug | Burnley – CardiffChampionship | 5:0 | 3 | 25 | 0 |
| Mon 1 Apr | Ipswich – SouthamptonChampionship | 3:2 | 5 | 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 Salisbury give per game?
On average 3.85 cards per game in 13 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.93).
Is Michael Salisbury a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Michael Salisbury officiates, the card count is −1% – profile: average. A red card appeared in 23% of these matches.
How often do matches with Michael Salisbury go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 23% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 46%. Both teams were booked in 92%.
Does Michael Salisbury give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 15% of matches refereed by Michael Salisbury.