IrelandMatches analysed: 442023–2026Paul Norton · Premier Division: referee stats
Paul Norton (Ireland) has shown 5.48 cards per game in 44 analysed matches — +8% 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 20 matches)
Last matches refereed by Paul Norton
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 30 Aug | Derry City – Shamrock RoversPremier Division | 3:3 | 6 | 22 | 0 |
| Sat 25 Jul | Galway United – WaterfordPremier Division | 0:0 | 8 | 27 | 0 |
| Fri 3 Jul | Drogheda United – BohemiansPremier Division | 0:2 | 2 | 15 | 1 |
| Fri 19 Jun | St Patrick's Athl. – Sligo RoversPremier Division | 2:0 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Fri 29 May | Drogheda United – WaterfordPremier Division | 3:3 | 8 | 24 | 0 |
| Fri 22 May | Shamrock Rovers – Sligo RoversPremier Division | 1:2 | 3 | 11 | 0 |
| Fri 1 May | Dundalk – ShelbournePremier Division | 1:2 | 9 | 23 | 1 |
| Fri 24 Apr | Waterford – Galway UnitedPremier Division | 1:1 | 3 | 24 | 0 |
| Fri 10 Apr | Dundalk – Derry CityPremier Division | 2:2 | 13+ | 17 | 0 |
| Fri 3 Apr | Drogheda United – BohemiansPremier Division | 0:0 | 5 | 18 | 0 |
| Fri 6 Mar | Shelbourne – St Patrick's Athl.Premier Division | 2:3 | 6 | 13 | 0 |
| Mon 2 Mar | St Patrick's Athl. – Galway UnitedPremier Division | 1:0 | 5 | 29 | 0 |
| Fri 27 Feb | Derry City – WaterfordPremier Division | 4:2 | 3 | 20 | 2 |
| Mon 22 Sept | Galway United – Sligo RoversPremier Division | 0:1 | 7 | 14 | 0 |
| Sat 30 Aug | Sligo Rovers – BohemiansPremier Division | 0:0 | 5 | 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 Norton give per game?
On average 5.48 cards per game in 44 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.99).
Is Paul Norton a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Paul Norton officiates, the card count is +8% – profile: strict. A red card appeared in 18% of these matches.
How often do matches with Paul Norton go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 61% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 71%. Both teams were booked in 89%.
Does Paul Norton give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 14% of matches refereed by Paul Norton.