EnglandMatches analysed: 592023–2026Sam Mulhall: referee stats
Sam Mulhall (England) has shown 4.81 cards per game in 59 analysed matches — +19% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: very strict.
Very strict · +19%Upcoming matches with Sam Mulhall
| Date | Match | Exp. cards | Over 3.5 | Over 4.5 | Both booked | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 19 Sept 11:00 | Reading U21 – Everton U21Premier League 2 Division One | 4.54.1 | 65%57% | 47%39% | 79% | 18% | 15% |
Model probabilities: the referee’s card rate combined with both teams’ discipline, shrunk toward the league average when the sample is small. League average in grey for comparison.
Referee radar
Percentile among 1541 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)
Sam Mulhall by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 National League | 34 | 5.27 | 4.07 | +22% | 15% | 15% |
| League Two | 12 | 5.00 | 4.06 | +12% | 17% | 33% |
| EFL Trophy | 9 | 2.33 | 3.27 | −12% | 11% | 0% |
| League One | 4 | 6.00 | 3.91 | +14% | 25% | 25% |
Last matches refereed by Sam Mulhall
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 28 Aug | AFC Hornchurch – WokingNational League | 1:0 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sat 8 Aug | Eastleigh – GatesheadNational League | 2:1 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Tue 21 Apr | Rotherham – LutonLeague One | 0:2 | 3 | 20 | 0 |
| Thu 16 Apr | Bromley – Cambridge UnitedLeague Two | 0:0 | 3 | 23 | 0 |
| Wed 18 Mar | Milton Keynes Dons – ColchesterLeague Two | 1:0 | 6 | 23 | 0 |
| Sat 7 Mar | Tranmere – OldhamLeague Two | 1:3 | 3 | 26 | 1 |
| Sat 14 Feb | Barnet – CheltenhamLeague Two | 0:0 | 8 | 23 | 0 |
| Fri 26 Dec | Burton Albion – NorthamptonLeague One | 5:1 | 5 | 20 | 1 |
| Tue 9 Dec | Shrewsbury – GrimsbyLeague Two | 1:1 | 4 | 26 | 1 |
| Tue 2 Dec | Leyton Orient – PlymouthEFL Trophy | 0:1 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
| Tue 28 Oct | Exeter City – Arsenal U21EFL Trophy | 4:3 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Sat 25 Oct | Peterborough – BlackpoolLeague One | 1:2 | 7 | 32 | 0 |
| Tue 21 Oct | Barnet – Cambridge UnitedEFL Trophy | 3:2 | 3 | 28 | 0 |
| Sat 4 Oct | Cheltenham – Fleetwood TownLeague Two | 2:0 | 5 | 18 | 0 |
| Sat 20 Sept | Eastleigh – BraintreeNational League | 1:3 | 7 | — | 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 Sam Mulhall give per game?
On average 4.81 cards per game in 59 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.94).
Is Sam Mulhall a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Sam Mulhall officiates, the card count is +19% – profile: very strict. A red card appeared in 17% of these matches.
How often do matches with Sam Mulhall go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 58% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 70%. Both teams were booked in 78%.
Does Sam Mulhall give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 15% of matches refereed by Sam Mulhall.
Which match will Sam Mulhall referee next?
Reading U21 – Everton U21 (Premier League 2 Division One) on 19.09.2026. Card probabilities for this match are shown above.