EnglandMatches analysed: 1152023–2026Stephen Parkinson: referee stats
Stephen Parkinson (England) has shown 3.42 cards per game in 115 analysed matches — −9% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: lenient.
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Percentile among 3029 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)
Stephen Parkinson by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 National League | 31 | 3.77 | 4.06 | −5% | 26% | 13% |
| League Two | 28 | 3.79 | 4.11 | −6% | 18% | 7% |
| League One | 15 | 3.67 | 3.86 | −3% | 0% | 13% |
| Premier League 2 Division One | 14 | 3.43 | 4.10 | −9% | 29% | 14% |
| EFL Trophy | 12 | 3.42 | 3.32 | +1% | 25% | 17% |
| National League Cup | 6 | 2.00 | 2.34 | −4% | 0% | 0% |
| FA Cup | 5 | 1.60 | 3.08 | −13% | 20% | 0% |
| FA WSL | 3 | 1.33 | 2.65 | −8% | 33% | 0% |
| League Cup | 1 | 2.00 | 3.18 | −3% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Stephen Parkinson
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 31 Oct | Leicester – StevenageLeague One | 2:2 | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| Tue 27 Oct | Oxford United – Stockport CountyLeague One | 1:0 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| Tue 20 Oct | Notts County – Sheffield WednesdayLeague One | 2:0 | 5 | 38 | 0 |
| Sat 17 Oct | Arsenal W – Birmingham City WFA WSL | 1:1 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| Sat 10 Oct | Plymouth – AFC WimbledonLeague One | 2:1 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Sat 5 Sept | AFC Hornchurch – Forest GreenNational League | 0:1 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Tue 1 Sept | Bromley – Leyton OrientLeague One | 0:5 | 5 | 29 | 0 |
| Fri 21 Aug | Everton U21 – Liverpool U21Premier League 2 Division One | 1:1 | 6 | — | 0 |
| Tue 18 Aug | Barnet – Arsenal U21EFL Trophy | 5:1 | 3 | 31 | 0 |
| Sat 15 Aug | Southend – ScunthorpeNational League | 1:0 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Sat 8 Aug | Gillingham – LutonLeague Cup | 0:3 | 2 | 27 | 0 |
| Sat 2 May | Fleetwood Town – Milton Keynes DonsLeague Two | 1:1 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Sat 25 Apr | Cambridge United – BarrowLeague Two | 3:0 | 3 | 23 | 0 |
| Tue 21 Apr | Cheltenham – TranmereLeague Two | 1:3 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Sat 11 Apr | Salford City – GillinghamLeague Two | 0:0 | 3 | 30 | 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 Stephen Parkinson give per game?
On average 3.42 cards per game in 115 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.80).
Is Stephen Parkinson a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Stephen Parkinson officiates, the card count is −9% – profile: lenient. A red card appeared in 10% of these matches.
How often do matches with Stephen Parkinson go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 30% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 39%. Both teams were booked in 65%.
Does Stephen Parkinson give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 19% of matches refereed by Stephen Parkinson.