EnglandMatches analysed: 812023–2026Sam Mulhall: referee stats
Sam Mulhall (England) has shown 5.01 cards per game in 81 analysed matches — +25% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: very strict.
Very strict · +25%Upcoming matches with Sam Mulhall
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Percentile among 3027 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% |
| Premier League 2 Division One | 18 | 5.67 | 4.08 | +25% | 22% | 28% |
| League Two | 13 | 5.15 | 4.08 | +15% | 15% | 31% |
| EFL Trophy | 10 | 2.60 | 3.20 | −8% | 10% | 0% |
| League One | 4 | 6.00 | 3.91 | +14% | 25% | 25% |
| National League Cup | 2 | 4.00 | 2.34 | +7% | 50% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Sam Mulhall
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 24 Oct | Gillingham – GrimsbyLeague Two | 1:4 | 7 | 27 | 0 |
| Tue 6 Oct | Crawley Town – BromleyEFL Trophy | 4:0 | 5 | 26 | 0 |
| Sat 19 Sept | Reading U21 – Everton U21Premier League 2 Division One | 0:0 | 10 | — | 0 |
| Fri 11 Sept | Fulham U21 – Aston Villa U21Premier League 2 Division One | 3:3 | 5 | — | 2 |
| Fri 28 Aug | AFC Hornchurch – WokingNational League | 1:0 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Fri 21 Aug | AFC Bournemouth U21 – Chelsea U21Premier League 2 Division One | 2:1 | 6 | — | 1 |
| Sat 8 Aug | Eastleigh – GatesheadNational League | 2:1 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Mon 4 May | Brighton U21 – West Ham United U21Premier League 2 Division One | 3:0 | 7 | — | 0 |
| Tue 21 Apr | Rotherham – LutonLeague One | 0:2 | 3 | 20 | 0 |
| Thu 16 Apr | Bromley – Cambridge UnitedLeague Two | 0:0 | 3 | 23 | 0 |
| Fri 20 Mar | Nottingham Forest U21 – Newcastle United U21Premier League 2 Division One | 3:0 | 5 | — | 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 |
| Fri 27 Feb | Arsenal U21 – Ipswich Town U21Premier League 2 Division One | 0:1 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sun 22 Feb | Brighton U21 – Birmingham City U21Premier League 2 Division One | 3:2 | 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 5.01 cards per game in 81 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.92).
Is Sam Mulhall a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Sam Mulhall officiates, the card count is +25% – profile: very strict. A red card appeared in 19% of these matches.
How often do matches with Sam Mulhall go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 61% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 77%. Both teams were booked in 84%.
Does Sam Mulhall give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 17% of matches refereed by Sam Mulhall.