EnglandMatches analysed: 652023–2026Richie Watkins: referee stats
Richie Watkins (England) has shown 3.88 cards per game in 65 analysed matches — −1% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.
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Percentile among 3040 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)
Richie Watkins by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 National League | 25 | 4.28 | 4.08 | +3% | 16% | 16% |
| Premier League 2 Division One | 19 | 4.21 | 4.11 | +2% | 26% | 21% |
| League Two | 10 | 4.00 | 4.19 | −2% | 10% | 20% |
| EFL Trophy | 5 | 2.40 | 2.93 | −5% | 0% | 20% |
| FA Cup | 3 | 1.67 | 2.78 | −6% | 0% | 0% |
| FA WSL | 2 | 3.50 | 2.81 | +3% | 0% | 0% |
| League One | 1 | 1.00 | 3.88 | −6% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Richie Watkins
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 10 Nov | Colchester – Ipswich Town U21EFL Trophy | 0:0 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Sat 24 Oct | Rochdale – Accrington STLeague Two | 0:5 | 5 | 21 | 0 |
| Tue 6 Oct | Shrewsbury – Stockport CountyEFL Trophy | 0:2 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Sat 19 Sept | Tottenham Hotspur U21 – Manchester City U21Premier League 2 Division One | 4:2 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sun 30 Aug | Liverpool U21 – Leeds United U21Premier League 2 Division One | 2:1 | 5 | — | 1 |
| Sat 8 Aug | Boston United – Aldershot TownNational League | 0:1 | 8 | — | 0 |
| Fri 24 Apr | Ipswich Town U21 – Brighton U21Premier League 2 Division One | 1:2 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sat 11 Apr | Accrington ST – Fleetwood TownLeague Two | 1:2 | 4 | 25 | 0 |
| Mon 2 Mar | Wolves U21 – Reading U21Premier League 2 Division One | 2:1 | 1 | — | 1 |
| Mon 29 Dec | Burton Albion – WiganLeague One | 0:2 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Fri 19 Dec | Cambridge United – Accrington STLeague Two | 2:0 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Wed 3 Dec | Crewe – Stockport CountyEFL Trophy | 1:1 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Sat 22 Nov | Tranmere – Milton Keynes DonsLeague Two | 2:2 | 6 | 21 | 0 |
| Tue 11 Nov | Cardiff – Arsenal U21EFL Trophy | 3:1 | 6 | 32 | 0 |
| Sat 20 Sept | Altrincham – CarlisleNational League | 1:2 | 11 | — | 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 Richie Watkins give per game?
On average 3.88 cards per game in 65 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.92).
Is Richie Watkins a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Richie Watkins officiates, the card count is −1% – profile: average. A red card appeared in 17% of these matches.
How often do matches with Richie Watkins go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 32% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 55%. Both teams were booked in 74%.
Does Richie Watkins give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 15% of matches refereed by Richie Watkins.