EnglandMatches analysed: 392023–2026Paul Tierney · Premier League: referee stats
Paul Tierney (England) has shown 3.62 cards per game in 39 analysed matches — −13% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: lenient.
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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 Tierney
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 5 Sept | Manchester City – CoventryPremier League | 1:0 | 3 | 24 | 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 |
| Sat 20 Dec | Manchester City – West HamPremier League | 3:0 | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| Sun 12 May | Manchester United – ArsenalPremier League | 0:1 | 2 | 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 Tierney give per game?
On average 3.62 cards per game in 39 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.30).
Is Paul Tierney a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Paul Tierney officiates, the card count is −13% – profile: lenient. A red card appeared in 13% of these matches.
How often do matches with Paul Tierney go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 39% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 51%. Both teams were booked in 69%.
Does Paul Tierney give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 13% of matches refereed by Paul Tierney.