EnglandMatches analysed: 482023–2026Oliver Yates · League One: referee stats
Oliver Yates (England) has shown 4.81 cards per game in 48 analysed matches — +16% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: very strict.
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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)
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 2 May | Exeter City – BradfordLeague One | 1:2 | 4 | 32 | 0 |
| Sat 11 Apr | Wigan – Mansfield TownLeague One | 2:1 | 3 | 26 | 1 |
| Sat 7 Mar | Bradford – Leyton OrientLeague One | 2:1 | 10 | 33 | 0 |
| Tue 3 Mar | Barnsley – WycombeLeague One | 0:1 | 6 | 23 | 0 |
| Sat 14 Feb | Cardiff – LutonLeague One | 3:1 | 5 | 27 | 1 |
| Sat 7 Feb | Northampton – StevenageLeague One | 3:1 | 7 | 22 | 0 |
| Sat 10 Jan | Peterborough – BoltonLeague One | 3:1 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| Sun 4 Jan | Plymouth – Burton AlbionLeague One | 3:0 | 4 | 14 | 1 |
| Mon 29 Dec | Blackpool – RotherhamLeague One | 4:0 | 4 | 25 | 0 |
| Fri 26 Dec | Stockport County – LincolnLeague One | 1:2 | 4 | 23 | 1 |
| Sat 29 Nov | Doncaster – PeterboroughLeague One | 2:1 | 7 | 29 | 0 |
| Thu 2 Oct | Rotherham – BradfordLeague One | 2:2 | 8 | 26 | 0 |
| Sat 20 Sept | Reading – Leyton OrientLeague One | 2:1 | 8 | 24 | 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 4.81 cards per game in 48 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.04).
Is Oliver Yates a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Oliver Yates officiates, the card count is +16% – profile: very strict. A red card appeared in 10% 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 69%. Both teams were booked in 88%.
Does Oliver Yates give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 29% of matches refereed by Oliver Yates.