EnglandMatches analysed: 372023–2026Paul Howard · League One: referee stats
Paul Howard (England) has shown 3.76 cards per game in 37 analysed matches — −6% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: lenient.
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Percentile among 2787 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 Paul Howard
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 2 Sept | Wigan – Milton Keynes DonsLeague One | 3:1 | 4 | 22 | 0 |
| Sat 2 May | Leyton Orient – Burton AlbionLeague One | 2:2 | 2 | 22 | 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 14 Feb | Blackpool – PlymouthLeague One | 0:4 | 5 | 27 | 0 |
| Sat 31 Jan | Exeter City – RotherhamLeague One | 0:4 | 4 | 22 | 0 |
| Tue 27 Jan | Wycombe – WiganLeague One | 2:0 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| Sat 24 Jan | Cardiff – Stockport CountyLeague One | 1:1 | 5 | 28 | 0 |
| Mon 29 Dec | Barnsley – LincolnLeague One | 0:2 | 6 | 15 | 0 |
| Sat 13 Dec | Bradford – ReadingLeague One | 2:0 | 4 | 23 | 0 |
| Sat 29 Nov | Burton Albion – Leyton OrientLeague One | 0:4 | 3 | 20 | 0 |
| Sat 15 Mar | Lincoln – Bristol RoversLeague One | 5:0 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Tue 11 Mar | Exeter City – Mansfield TownLeague One | 2:0 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| Sat 1 Feb | Crawley Town – WrexhamLeague One | 1:2 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| Sat 25 Jan | Huddersfield – BoltonLeague One | 0:1 | 7 | 23 | 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 Howard give per game?
On average 3.76 cards per game in 37 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.07).
Is Paul Howard a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Paul Howard officiates, the card count is −6% – 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 49%. Both teams were booked in 78%.
Does Paul Howard give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 11% of matches refereed by Paul Howard.