EnglandMatches analysed: 472023–2026Ross Joyce · League One: referee stats
Ross Joyce (England) has shown 3.81 cards per game in 47 analysed matches — −5% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: lenient.
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Percentile among 2956 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 Ross Joyce
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 7 Mar | Barnsley – Exeter CityLeague One | 2:1 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
| Tue 17 Feb | Bradford – Stockport CountyLeague One | 1:0 | 5 | 28 | 0 |
| Sat 7 Feb | Huddersfield – BlackpoolLeague One | 2:2 | 7 | 29 | 0 |
| Thu 1 Jan | Mansfield Town – BradfordLeague One | 3:0 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
| Sat 20 Dec | Doncaster – PlymouthLeague One | 1:5 | 4 | 30 | 1 |
| Sat 29 Nov | Wigan – StevenageLeague One | 0:0 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Tue 4 Nov | Rotherham – Burton AlbionLeague One | 2:2 | 3 | 16 | 0 |
| Sat 18 Oct | Luton – Mansfield TownLeague One | 0:2 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Sat 4 Oct | Wycombe – BarnsleyLeague One | 2:2 | 3 | 18 | 0 |
| Sat 6 Sept | Port Vale – Leyton OrientLeague One | 2:3 | 4 | 13 | 0 |
| Sat 30 Aug | Wigan – Stockport CountyLeague One | 1:1 | 3 | 17 | 0 |
| Sat 9 Aug | Bolton – PlymouthLeague One | 2:0 | 6 | 25 | 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 3.81 cards per game in 47 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.08).
Is Ross Joyce a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Ross Joyce officiates, the card count is −5% – profile: lenient. 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 32% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 43%. Both teams were booked in 75%.
Does Ross Joyce give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 9% of matches refereed by Ross Joyce.