EnglandMatches analysed: 322023–2025Paul Cooper: referee stats
Paul Cooper (England) has shown 4.69 cards per game in 32 analysed matches — +13% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: 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)
Paul Cooper by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League 2 Division One | 16 | 4.38 | 4.07 | +4% | 38% | 13% |
| National League | 14 | 5.07 | 4.11 | +13% | 36% | 36% |
| National League Cup | 2 | 4.50 | 2.34 | +9% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Paul Cooper
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 20 Sept | Morecambe – WealdstoneNational League | 4:3 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sat 13 Sept | Carlisle – Aldershot TownNational League | 2:0 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Mon 25 Aug | West Bromwich Albion U21 – Aston Villa U21Premier League 2 Division One | 1:3 | 4 | — | 2 |
| Mon 18 Aug | Middlesbrough U21 – Manchester United U21Premier League 2 Division One | 0:1 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Mon 5 May | AFC Fylde – BarnetNational League | 0:3 | 4 | — | 1 |
| Fri 4 Apr | Leeds United U21 – Middlesbrough U21Premier League 2 Division One | 0:2 | 3 | — | 1 |
| Sat 29 Mar | York – WealdstoneNational League | 3:0 | 1 | — | 1 |
| Mon 17 Feb | Manchester City U21 – Tottenham Hotspur U21Premier League 2 Division One | 2:0 | 2 | — | 1 |
| Sat 15 Feb | AFC Fylde – Dagenham & RedbridgeNational League | 1:1 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Fri 31 Jan | Huddersfield Town U21 – Sheffield United U21Premier League Cup | 3:2 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Mon 27 Jan | Newcastle United U21 – Everton U21Premier League 2 Division One | 2:2 | 3 | — | 1 |
| Fri 17 Jan | Nottingham Forest U21 – Chelsea U21Premier League 2 Division One | 2:4 | 7 | — | 0 |
| Wed 8 Jan | Rochdale – Stockton TownFA Trophy | 0:0 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Sat 7 Dec | Manchester United U21 – Sparta Praha U21Premier League International Cup | 1:3 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Tue 3 Dec | Altrincham – Stoke City U21National League Cup | 4:1 | 6 | — | 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 Paul Cooper give per game?
On average 4.69 cards per game in 32 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.98).
Is Paul Cooper a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Paul Cooper officiates, the card count is +13% – profile: strict. A red card appeared in 22% of these matches.
How often do matches with Paul Cooper go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 38% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 56%. Both teams were booked in 81%.
Does Paul Cooper give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 34% of matches refereed by Paul Cooper.