EnglandMatches analysed: 652023–2026Neil Hair: referee stats
Neil Hair (England) has shown 3.86 cards per game in 65 analysed matches — −3% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.
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Percentile among 3039 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)
Neil Hair by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 26 | 3.92 | 4.04 | −2% | 12% | 15% |
| League Two | 25 | 4.08 | 4.16 | −1% | 20% | 12% |
| National League | 5 | 4.60 | 4.24 | +3% | 20% | 20% |
| EFL Trophy | 4 | 2.00 | 3.57 | −11% | 100% | 25% |
| League Cup | 3 | 2.33 | 3.25 | −5% | 33% | 0% |
| FA Cup | 2 | 4.50 | 3.16 | +5% | 50% | 100% |
Last matches refereed by Neil Hair
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 31 Oct | Shrewsbury – GillinghamLeague Two | 1:2 | 6 | 24 | 0 |
| Sat 24 Oct | Oxford United – BradfordLeague One | 0:0 | 2 | 33 | 0 |
| Sat 17 Oct | Newport County – YorkLeague Two | 1:1 | 6 | 22 | 0 |
| Sat 3 Oct | Burton Albion – HuddersfieldLeague One | 1:3 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| Sat 22 Aug | Wycombe – PlymouthLeague One | 1:1 | 4 | 25 | 0 |
| Sat 8 Aug | Grimsby – BlackpoolLeague Cup | 1:3 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Sat 2 May | Crewe – Cambridge UnitedLeague Two | 0:0 | 4 | 32 | 0 |
| Sat 18 Apr | Stevenage – LincolnLeague One | 2:2 | 4 | 28 | 0 |
| Sat 11 Apr | Newport County – Harrogate TownLeague Two | 2:1 | 3 | 22 | 0 |
| Fri 3 Apr | Blackpool – Exeter CityLeague One | 1:0 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Sat 14 Feb | Stevenage – HuddersfieldLeague One | 1:0 | 6 | 28 | 0 |
| Sat 7 Feb | Fleetwood Town – BromleyLeague Two | 1:2 | 4 | 22 | 0 |
| Sat 31 Jan | Shrewsbury – BarnetLeague Two | 0:0 | 4 | 24 | 0 |
| Sat 17 Jan | Oldham – CheltenhamLeague Two | 2:1 | 5 | 27 | 1 |
| Mon 29 Dec | Luton – Leyton OrientLeague One | 3:0 | 2 | 26 | 1 |
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 Neil Hair give per game?
On average 3.86 cards per game in 65 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.01).
Is Neil Hair a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Neil Hair officiates, the card count is −3% – profile: average. A red card appeared in 17% of these matches.
How often do matches with Neil Hair go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 31% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 59%. Both teams were booked in 75%.
Does Neil Hair give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 23% of matches refereed by Neil Hair.