EnglandMatches analysed: 162023–2025Paul Cooper · Premier League 2 Division One: referee stats
Paul Cooper (England) has shown 4.38 cards per game in 16 analysed matches — +4% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.
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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 16 matches)
Last matches refereed by Paul Cooper
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Fri 4 Apr | Leeds United U21 – Middlesbrough U21Premier League 2 Division One | 0:2 | 3 | — | 1 |
| Mon 17 Feb | Manchester City U21 – Tottenham Hotspur U21Premier League 2 Division One | 2:0 | 2 | — | 1 |
| 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 |
| Fri 1 Nov | Leicester City U21 – Aston Villa U21Premier League 2 Division One | 3:1 | 5 | — | 1 |
| Sat 26 Oct | Newcastle United U21 – Manchester United U21Premier League 2 Division One | 0:2 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Fri 27 Sept | Middlesbrough U21 – Brighton U21Premier League 2 Division One | 0:3 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Fri 30 Aug | Blackburn Rovers U21 – Manchester United U21Premier League 2 Division One | 1:3 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Fri 23 Aug | Wolves U21 – Arsenal U21Premier League 2 Division One | 1:3 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Fri 3 Nov | Arsenal U21 – Manchester City U21Premier League 2 Division One | 3:3 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sat 23 Sept | Manchester United U21 – Arsenal U21Premier League 2 Division One | 2:4 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Fri 1 Sept | Leeds United U21 – Stoke City U21Premier League 2 Division One | 2:1 | 7 | — | 2 |
| Fri 25 Aug | Norwich City U21 – Chelsea U21Premier League 2 Division One | 3:2 | 7 | — | 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 4.38 cards per game in 16 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.07).
Is Paul Cooper a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Paul Cooper officiates, the card count is +4% – profile: average. A red card appeared in 13% 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 69%. Both teams were booked in 88%.
Does Paul Cooper give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 38% of matches refereed by Paul Cooper.