EnglandMatches analysed: 562023–2026Paul Tierney: referee stats
Paul Tierney (England) has shown 3.70 cards per game in 56 analysed matches — −8% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: lenient.
Lenient · −8%Upcoming matches with Paul Tierney
| Date | Match | Exp. cards | Over 3.5 | Over 4.5 | Both booked | Penalty | Red card | Odds o3.5 / o4.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 19 Sept 11:30 | Millwall – West HamChampionship | 3.23.9 | 40%54% | 23%36% | 62% | 12% | 9% | — / 1.69 |
Model probabilities: the referee’s card rate combined with both teams’ discipline, shrunk toward the league average when the sample is small. League average in grey for comparison.
Referee radar
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)
Paul Tierney by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 39 | 3.62 | 4.31 | −13% | 13% | 13% |
| Championship | 8 | 2.75 | 3.91 | −12% | 0% | 0% |
| FA Cup | 4 | 5.75 | 2.97 | +20% | 25% | 0% |
| League Two | 2 | 5.00 | 3.98 | +4% | 100% | 0% |
| League Cup | 2 | 4.00 | 3.54 | +2% | 0% | 0% |
| League One | 1 | 3.00 | 3.88 | −2% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Paul Tierney
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 8 Sept | Sunderland – Hull CityLeague Cup | 1:0 | 4 | 25 | 0 |
| Sat 5 Sept | Manchester City – CoventryPremier League | 1:0 | 3 | 24 | 0 |
| Sat 29 Aug | Middlesbrough – West BromChampionship | 3:1 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Sat 22 Aug | Everton – Crystal PalacePremier League | 2:0 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Mon 18 May | Arsenal – BurnleyPremier League | 1:0 | 4 | 23 | 0 |
| Sun 10 May | Nottingham Forest – NewcastlePremier League | 1:1 | 2 | 27 | 0 |
| Sat 2 May | Wolves – SunderlandPremier League | 1:1 | 5 | 22 | 0 |
| Sat 18 Apr | Brentford – FulhamPremier League | 0:0 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Mon 13 Apr | Manchester United – LeedsPremier League | 1:2 | 6 | 27 | 0 |
| Sun 22 Mar | Aston Villa – West HamPremier League | 2:0 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Sat 14 Mar | Chelsea – NewcastlePremier League | 0:1 | 4 | 19 | 0 |
| Wed 18 Feb | Wolves – ArsenalPremier League | 2:2 | 3 | 14 | 0 |
| Wed 11 Feb | Manchester City – FulhamPremier League | 3:0 | 4 | 18 | 0 |
| Mon 2 Feb | Sunderland – BurnleyPremier League | 3:0 | 5 | 22 | 0 |
| Mon 19 Jan | Brighton – BournemouthPremier League | 1:1 | 5 | 13 | 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 Tierney give per game?
On average 3.70 cards per game in 56 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.11).
Is Paul Tierney a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Paul Tierney officiates, the card count is −8% – profile: lenient. A red card appeared in 9% of these matches.
How often do matches with Paul Tierney go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 36% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 52%. Both teams were booked in 68%.
Does Paul Tierney give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 14% of matches refereed by Paul Tierney.
Which match will Paul Tierney referee next?
Millwall – West Ham (Championship) on 19.09.2026. Card probabilities for this match are shown above.