EnglandMatches analysed: 322023–2026Paul Howard · League Two: referee stats
Paul Howard (England) has shown 3.59 cards per game in 32 analysed matches — −11% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: lenient.
Lenient · −11%Upcoming matches with Paul Howard
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Percentile among 2955 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 15 Aug | Oldham – Port ValeLeague Two | 2:0 | 6 | 28 | 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 |
| Sat 21 Feb | Crawley Town – ChesterfieldLeague Two | 1:1 | 6 | 24 | 0 |
| Sat 20 Dec | Shrewsbury – ChesterfieldLeague Two | 0:1 | 3 | 20 | 0 |
| Sat 22 Nov | Cheltenham – Bristol RoversLeague Two | 1:0 | 5 | 24 | 0 |
| Sat 15 Nov | Gillingham – Crawley TownLeague Two | 2:2 | 3 | 19 | 1 |
| Sat 1 Mar | Walsall – Swindon TownLeague Two | 0:1 | 4 | 22 | 0 |
| Tue 18 Feb | Fleetwood Town – AFC WimbledonLeague Two | 0:0 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| Tue 11 Feb | Newport County – CarlisleLeague Two | 1:0 | 5 | 22 | 0 |
| Sat 18 Jan | Morecambe – CreweLeague Two | 0:1 | 4 | 26 | 0 |
| Sat 14 Dec | Salford City – Notts CountyLeague Two | 3:0 | 3 | 23 | 0 |
| Sat 12 Oct | Gillingham – Accrington STLeague Two | 1:2 | 4 | 27 | 0 |
| Sat 7 Sept | Bradford – CarlisleLeague Two | 2:1 | 7 | 24 | 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 3.59 cards per game in 32 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.19).
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 6% of these matches.
How often do matches with Paul Howard go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 31% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 53%. Both teams were booked in 81%.
Does Paul Howard give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 6% of matches refereed by Paul Howard.