EnglandMatches analysed: 142023–2025Paul Cooper · National League: referee stats
Paul Cooper (England) has shown 5.07 cards per game in 14 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 14 matches)
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 5 May | AFC Fylde – BarnetNational League | 0:3 | 4 | — | 1 |
| Sat 29 Mar | York – WealdstoneNational League | 3:0 | 1 | — | 1 |
| Sat 15 Feb | AFC Fylde – Dagenham & RedbridgeNational League | 1:1 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sat 19 Oct | Boston United – FC Halifax TownNational League | 0:1 | 9 | — | 0 |
| Tue 10 Sept | Rochdale – MaidenheadNational League | 3:1 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sat 10 Aug | Oldham – BraintreeNational League | 3:0 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sat 28 Oct | Gateshead – AFC FyldeNational League | 0:4 | 3 | — | 1 |
| Sat 30 Sept | FC Halifax Town – EastleighNational League | 2:3 | 3 | — | 1 |
| Sat 16 Sept | York – SouthendNational League | 3:0 | 7 | — | 0 |
| Sat 9 Sept | Wealdstone – Ebbsfleet UnitedNational League | 2:1 | 14 | — | 1 |
| Mon 28 Aug | Oldham – Solihull MoorsNational League | 0:2 | 7 | — | 0 |
| Sat 12 Aug | AFC Fylde – ChesterfieldNational League | 2:4 | 11 | — | 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 5.07 cards per game in 14 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.11).
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 36% of these matches.
How often do matches with Paul Cooper go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 36% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 43%. Both teams were booked in 71%.
Does Paul Cooper give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 36% of matches refereed by Paul Cooper.