EnglandMatches analysed: 852023–2026Simon Hooper: referee stats
Simon Hooper (England) has shown 4.42 cards per game in 85 analysed matches — +6% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: strict.
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Percentile among 2953 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)
Simon Hooper by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 64 | 4.61 | 4.31 | +6% | 11% | 9% |
| Championship | 9 | 4.56 | 4.07 | +5% | 0% | 11% |
| League Cup | 6 | 3.83 | 3.52 | +3% | 0% | 0% |
| FA Cup | 5 | 2.60 | 3.08 | −4% | 0% | 20% |
| Premier League 2 Division One | 1 | 4.00 | 4.34 | −1% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Simon Hooper
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 19 Sept | Chelsea U21 – Fulham U21Premier League 2 Division One | 3:1 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sun 15 Feb | Birmingham – LeedsFA Cup | 1:1 | 2 | 30 | 0 |
| Tue 10 Feb | West Ham – Manchester UnitedPremier League | 1:1 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| Sat 31 Jan | Liverpool – NewcastlePremier League | 4:1 | 4 | 18 | 0 |
| Mon 26 Jan | Everton – LeedsPremier League | 1:1 | 3 | 22 | 0 |
| Wed 14 Jan | Chelsea – ArsenalLeague Cup | 2:3 | 8 | 26 | 0 |
| Sun 11 Jan | Manchester United – BrightonFA Cup | 1:2 | 6 | 26 | 0 |
| Sat 3 Jan | Aston Villa – Nottingham ForestPremier League | 3:1 | 3 | 30 | 0 |
| Sat 27 Dec | Liverpool – WolvesPremier League | 2:1 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Sat 20 Dec | Sheffield Utd – BirminghamChampionship | 3:0 | 5 | 18 | 0 |
| Mon 15 Dec | Manchester United – BournemouthPremier League | 4:4 | 5 | 27 | 0 |
| Sun 7 Dec | Brighton – West HamPremier League | 1:1 | 4 | 20 | 0 |
| Wed 29 Oct | Swansea – Manchester CityLeague Cup | 1:3 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
| Sat 25 Oct | Brentford – LiverpoolPremier League | 3:2 | 5 | 17 | 1 |
| Sun 19 Oct | Tottenham – Aston VillaPremier League | 1:2 | 2 | 18 | 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 Simon Hooper give per game?
On average 4.42 cards per game in 85 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.16).
Is Simon Hooper a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Simon Hooper officiates, the card count is +6% – profile: strict. A red card appeared in 9% of these matches.
How often do matches with Simon Hooper go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 47% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 69%. Both teams were booked in 84%.
Does Simon Hooper give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 8% of matches refereed by Simon Hooper.