EnglandMatches analysed: 122023–2026Stephen Parkinson · EFL Trophy: referee stats
Stephen Parkinson (England) has shown 3.42 cards per game in 12 analysed matches — +2% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.
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Percentile among 2957 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 12 matches)
Last matches refereed by Stephen Parkinson
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 18 Aug | Barnet – Arsenal U21EFL Trophy | 5:1 | 3 | 31 | 0 |
| Tue 21 Oct | Stevenage – Crystal Palace U21EFL Trophy | 5:2 | 3 | 35 | 0 |
| Tue 2 Sept | Luton – BarnetEFL Trophy | 4:1 | 2 | 29 | 1 |
| Tue 26 Aug | Bristol Rovers – Tottenham Hotspur U21EFL Trophy | 4:4 | 7 | — | 0 |
| Tue 10 Dec | Charlton – Leyton OrientEFL Trophy | 0:2 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Tue 12 Nov | Colchester – Arsenal U21EFL Trophy | 3:0 | 4 | 28 | 0 |
| Tue 8 Oct | Peterborough – StevenageEFL Trophy | 2:0 | 3 | 30 | 0 |
| Tue 3 Sept | Leyton Orient – Arsenal U21EFL Trophy | 1:2 | 4 | 24 | 1 |
| Tue 20 Aug | Reading – West Ham United U21EFL Trophy | 3:1 | 3 | 24 | 0 |
| Tue 7 Nov | Leyton Orient – PortsmouthEFL Trophy | 1:2 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Tue 10 Oct | Walsall – Forest GreenEFL Trophy | 1:1 | 3 | 30 | 0 |
| Tue 5 Sept | AFC Wimbledon – StevenageEFL Trophy | 1:1 | 7 | 22 | 1 |
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 12 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.31).
Is Stephen Parkinson a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Stephen Parkinson officiates, the card count is +2% – profile: average. A red card appeared in 17% of these matches.
How often do matches with Stephen Parkinson go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 17% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 33%. Both teams were booked in 58%.
Does Stephen Parkinson give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 25% of matches refereed by Stephen Parkinson.