EnglandMatches analysed: 892023–2026Paul Howard: referee stats
Paul Howard (England) has shown 3.47 cards per game in 89 analysed matches — −11% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: lenient.
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Percentile among 2956 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 Howard by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 37 | 3.76 | 4.07 | −6% | 11% | 8% |
| League Two | 32 | 3.59 | 4.19 | −11% | 6% | 6% |
| EFL Trophy | 8 | 2.75 | 3.48 | −8% | 0% | 25% |
| FA Cup | 5 | 2.80 | 3.08 | −2% | 20% | 0% |
| League Cup | 4 | 3.00 | 3.24 | −2% | 25% | 0% |
| National League | 1 | 3.00 | 4.11 | −2% | 100% | 0% |
| WSL Cup | 1 | 1.00 | 1.94 | −2% | 0% | 0% |
| Premier League 2 Division One | 1 | 3.00 | 4.14 | −2% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Paul Howard
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 2 Sept | Wigan – Milton Keynes DonsLeague One | 3:1 | 4 | 22 | 0 |
| Tue 25 Aug | Cambridge United – MillwallLeague Cup | 0:1 | 2 | 28 | 0 |
| Sat 15 Aug | Oldham – Port ValeLeague Two | 2:0 | 6 | 28 | 0 |
| Sat 8 Aug | AFC Wimbledon – Newport CountyLeague Cup | 1:1 | 3 | 26 | 1 |
| Sat 2 May | Leyton Orient – Burton AlbionLeague One | 2:2 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| Fri 10 Apr | Colchester – Swindon TownLeague Two | 3:0 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| Mon 6 Apr | Crewe – Salford CityLeague Two | 1:0 | 2 | 28 | 0 |
| Tue 17 Mar | Newport County – BromleyLeague Two | 0:1 | 4 | 20 | 0 |
| Wed 11 Mar | Port Vale – BradfordLeague One | 0:2 | 4 | 21 | 0 |
| Tue 3 Mar | Exeter City – Burton AlbionLeague One | 1:1 | 3 | 19 | 0 |
| Sat 21 Feb | Crawley Town – ChesterfieldLeague Two | 1:1 | 6 | 24 | 0 |
| Sat 14 Feb | Blackpool – PlymouthLeague One | 0:4 | 5 | 27 | 0 |
| Tue 10 Feb | AFC Wimbledon – NorthamptonEFL Trophy | 1:2 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| Sat 31 Jan | Exeter City – RotherhamLeague One | 0:4 | 4 | 22 | 0 |
| Tue 27 Jan | Wycombe – WiganLeague One | 2:0 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
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 Howard give per game?
On average 3.47 cards per game in 89 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.95).
Is Paul Howard a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Paul Howard officiates, the card count is −11% – profile: lenient. A red card appeared in 8% of these matches.
How often do matches with Paul Howard go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 24% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 46%. Both teams were booked in 75%.
Does Paul Howard give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 10% of matches refereed by Paul Howard.