EnglandMatches analysed: 1032023–2026Ross Joyce: referee stats
Ross Joyce (England) has shown 4.07 cards per game in 103 analysed matches — +0% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.
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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)
Ross Joyce by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 47 | 3.81 | 4.08 | −5% | 9% | 11% |
| League Two | 43 | 4.56 | 4.18 | +7% | 12% | 14% |
| EFL Trophy | 5 | 2.60 | 3.43 | −7% | 0% | 0% |
| National League | 3 | 4.00 | 4.22 | −1% | 0% | 0% |
| League Cup | 3 | 3.00 | 3.32 | −2% | 0% | 0% |
| FA Cup | 2 | 5.00 | 3.16 | +8% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Ross Joyce
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 2 May | Notts County – Bristol RoversLeague Two | 1:1 | 6 | 29 | 0 |
| Sat 25 Apr | Huddersfield – Mansfield TownLeague One | 1:4 | 3 | 28 | 0 |
| Sat 11 Apr | Lincoln – Leyton OrientLeague One | 2:1 | 6 | 23 | 0 |
| Tue 7 Apr | Port Vale – RotherhamLeague One | 1:0 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Sat 21 Mar | Walsall – Newport CountyLeague Two | 2:1 | 7 | 24 | 0 |
| Tue 17 Mar | Chesterfield – OldhamLeague Two | 0:3 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| Sat 7 Mar | Barnsley – Exeter CityLeague One | 2:1 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
| Tue 3 Mar | Grimsby – Salford CityLeague Two | 3:1 | 6 | 24 | 0 |
| Sat 28 Feb | Barrow – GillinghamLeague Two | 0:1 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Sat 21 Feb | Accrington ST – ShrewsburyLeague Two | 0:2 | 3 | 21 | 0 |
| Tue 17 Feb | Bradford – Stockport CountyLeague One | 1:0 | 5 | 28 | 0 |
| Sat 7 Feb | Huddersfield – BlackpoolLeague One | 2:2 | 7 | 29 | 0 |
| Sat 31 Jan | Fleetwood Town – Notts CountyLeague Two | 1:2 | 6 | 24 | 0 |
| Thu 1 Jan | Mansfield Town – BradfordLeague One | 3:0 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
| Fri 26 Dec | Grimsby – OldhamLeague Two | 0:0 | 3 | 31 | 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 Ross Joyce give per game?
On average 4.07 cards per game in 103 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.05).
Is Ross Joyce a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Ross Joyce officiates, the card count is +0% – profile: average. A red card appeared in 11% of these matches.
How often do matches with Ross Joyce go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 39% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 53%. Both teams were booked in 75%.
Does Ross Joyce give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 9% of matches refereed by Ross Joyce.