EnglandMatches analysed: 602023–2026Paul Tierney: referee stats
Paul Tierney (England) has shown 3.77 cards per game in 60 analysed matches — −6% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: lenient.
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Percentile among 3022 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 | 41 | 3.76 | 4.32 | −10% | 12% | 12% |
| Championship | 9 | 3.11 | 3.95 | −10% | 0% | 11% |
| 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 | 3.58 | +2% | 0% | 0% |
| League One | 1 | 3.00 | 3.88 | −2% | 0% | 0% |
| Premier League Cup | 1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | +0% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Paul Tierney
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 25 Oct | Crystal Palace – NewcastlePremier League | 0:2 | 0 | — | — |
| Sat 17 Oct | Everton – ChelseaPremier League | 0:2 | 7 | 23 | 0 |
| Sat 10 Oct | Arsenal – LeedsPremier League | 2:1 | 6 | 32 | 0 |
| Sat 19 Sept | Millwall – West HamChampionship | 2:2 | 6 | 35 | 0 |
| 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 |
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 3.77 cards per game in 60 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.06).
Is Paul Tierney a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Paul Tierney officiates, the card count is −6% – profile: lenient. A red card appeared in 10% of these matches.
How often do matches with Paul Tierney go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 38% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 53%. Both teams were booked in 68%.
Does Paul Tierney give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 13% of matches refereed by Paul Tierney.