EnglandMatches analysed: 372023–2026Oliver Yates · League Two: referee stats
Oliver Yates (England) has shown 4.22 cards per game in 37 analysed matches — +1% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.
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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)
Last matches refereed by Oliver Yates
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 25 Apr | Barnet – GillinghamLeague Two | 6:2 | 4 | 23 | 0 |
| 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 |
| 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 31 Jan | Swindon Town – BarrowLeague Two | 3:1 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| Tue 27 Jan | Salford City – ChesterfieldLeague Two | 0:1 | 3 | 21 | 0 |
| Sat 22 Nov | Swindon Town – GrimsbyLeague Two | 2:2 | 4 | 24 | 1 |
| Sat 8 Nov | Salford City – Cambridge UnitedLeague Two | 0:0 | 6 | 26 | 0 |
| Sat 25 Oct | Cheltenham – WalsallLeague Two | 1:0 | 3 | 15 | 0 |
| Sat 2 Aug | Accrington ST – GillinghamLeague Two | 1:1 | 4 | 27 | 0 |
| Sat 3 May | Morecambe – Harrogate TownLeague Two | 1:2 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Sat 15 Mar | Swindon Town – CheltenhamLeague Two | 3:3 | 8 | 25 | 1 |
| Tue 18 Feb | Morecambe – DoncasterLeague Two | 0:1 | 5 | 28 | 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 4.22 cards per game in 37 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.17).
Is Oliver Yates a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Oliver Yates officiates, the card count is +1% – profile: average. A red card appeared in 22% of these matches.
How often do matches with Oliver Yates go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 38% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 60%. Both teams were booked in 78%.
Does Oliver Yates give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 14% of matches refereed by Oliver Yates.