EnglandMatches analysed: 1002023–2026Oliver Yates: referee stats
Oliver Yates (England) has shown 4.54 cards per game in 100 analysed matches — +12% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: strict.
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Percentile among 2955 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)
Oliver Yates by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 48 | 4.81 | 4.04 | +16% | 29% | 10% |
| League Two | 37 | 4.22 | 4.17 | +1% | 14% | 22% |
| EFL Trophy | 5 | 4.00 | 3.56 | +4% | 0% | 0% |
| National League | 4 | 5.25 | 4.11 | +8% | 25% | 25% |
| League Cup | 4 | 4.25 | 3.41 | +6% | 25% | 0% |
| FA Cup | 2 | 4.50 | 3.16 | +5% | 50% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Oliver Yates
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 29 Aug | Stevenage – DoncasterLeague One | 2:2 | 3 | 25 | 0 |
| Sat 15 Aug | Oxford United – Milton Keynes DonsLeague One | 2:2 | 5 | 28 | 0 |
| Sat 8 Aug | Leicester – NorthamptonLeague Cup | 1:0 | 5 | 23 | 0 |
| Sat 2 May | Exeter City – BradfordLeague One | 1:2 | 4 | 32 | 0 |
| Sat 25 Apr | Barnet – GillinghamLeague Two | 6:2 | 4 | 23 | 0 |
| Sat 11 Apr | Wigan – Mansfield TownLeague One | 2:1 | 3 | 26 | 1 |
| Fri 3 Apr | Shrewsbury – TranmereLeague Two | 1:0 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Sat 21 Mar | Bromley – ColchesterLeague Two | 1:0 | 5 | 15 | 0 |
| Tue 17 Mar | Accrington ST – Notts CountyLeague Two | 0:4 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| Sat 7 Mar | Bradford – Leyton OrientLeague One | 2:1 | 10 | 33 | 0 |
| Tue 3 Mar | Barnsley – WycombeLeague One | 0:1 | 6 | 23 | 0 |
| Fri 27 Feb | Harrogate Town – CheltenhamLeague Two | 1:1 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| Sat 21 Feb | Bristol Rovers – GrimsbyLeague Two | 3:1 | 3 | 31 | 0 |
| Sat 14 Feb | Cardiff – LutonLeague One | 3:1 | 5 | 27 | 1 |
| Sat 7 Feb | Northampton – StevenageLeague One | 3:1 | 7 | 22 | 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 Oliver Yates give per game?
On average 4.54 cards per game in 100 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.03).
Is Oliver Yates a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Oliver Yates officiates, the card count is +12% – profile: strict. A red card appeared in 14% of these matches.
How often do matches with Oliver Yates go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 42% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 64%. Both teams were booked in 83%.
Does Oliver Yates give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 22% of matches refereed by Oliver Yates.