EnglandMatches analysed: 702024–2026Richard Eley: referee stats
Richard Eley (England) has shown 3.79 cards per game in 70 analysed matches — −3% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.
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Percentile among 2950 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)
Richard Eley by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 National League | 22 | 4.00 | 4.11 | −2% | 9% | 5% |
| League Two | 16 | 4.06 | 4.09 | −0% | 13% | 19% |
| League One | 12 | 4.25 | 3.86 | +5% | 8% | 0% |
| Premier League 2 Division One | 12 | 3.25 | 4.07 | −11% | 8% | 8% |
| EFL Trophy | 3 | 3.67 | 3.24 | +2% | 0% | 0% |
| League Cup | 2 | 2.00 | 3.11 | −5% | 0% | 0% |
| FA WSL | 1 | 2.00 | 2.39 | −1% | 0% | 0% |
| FA Cup | 1 | 1.00 | 3.53 | −5% | 0% | 0% |
| National League Cup | 1 | 4.00 | 2.34 | +4% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Richard Eley
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 17 Sept | AFC Wimbledon – Milton Keynes DonsLeague One | 0:0 | 3 | 24 | 0 |
| Sat 12 Sept | West Ham W – London City Lionesses WFA WSL | 2:1 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sun 30 Aug | Mansfield Town – LutonLeague One | 5:2 | 6 | 26 | 1 |
| Tue 25 Aug | Stevenage – ReadingLeague Cup | 0:3 | 4 | 19 | 0 |
| Sat 15 Aug | Barnet – Salford CityLeague Two | 3:1 | 5 | 32 | 0 |
| Sat 8 Aug | Barnsley – WiganLeague Cup | 1:1 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Sat 28 Feb | Shrewsbury – WalsallLeague Two | 1:2 | 3 | 23 | 0 |
| Sat 21 Feb | Bolton – BlackpoolLeague One | 2:2 | 4 | 18 | 0 |
| Fri 13 Feb | Ipswich Town U21 – Stoke City U21Premier League 2 Division One | 2:1 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sat 7 Feb | Luton – BradfordLeague One | 2:1 | 4 | 28 | 0 |
| Sat 31 Jan | Tranmere – Salford CityLeague Two | 0:2 | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| Sat 24 Jan | Rotherham – AFC WimbledonLeague One | 1:1 | 4 | 33 | 0 |
| Thu 1 Jan | Stevenage – PlymouthLeague One | 1:1 | 3 | 29 | 0 |
| Fri 26 Dec | Cheltenham – ShrewsburyLeague Two | 3:1 | 5 | 28 | 1 |
| Sat 20 Dec | Lincoln – CardiffLeague One | 2:1 | 4 | 23 | 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 Richard Eley give per game?
On average 3.79 cards per game in 70 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.93).
Is Richard Eley a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Richard Eley officiates, the card count is −3% – profile: average. A red card appeared in 7% of these matches.
How often do matches with Richard Eley go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 30% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 53%. Both teams were booked in 74%.
Does Richard Eley give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 9% of matches refereed by Richard Eley.