EnglandMatches analysed: 112025–2026Stephen Parkinson · League One: referee stats
Stephen Parkinson (England) has shown 4.09 cards per game in 11 analysed matches — +3% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.
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Percentile among 2950 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 11 matches)
Last matches refereed by Stephen Parkinson
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 1 Sept | Bromley – Leyton OrientLeague One | 0:5 | 5 | 29 | 0 |
| Sat 21 Mar | Cardiff – BlackpoolLeague One | 0:0 | 5 | 14 | 0 |
| Sat 7 Mar | Plymouth – DoncasterLeague One | 2:1 | 9 | 29 | 0 |
| Tue 24 Feb | Burton Albion – Stockport CountyLeague One | 3:0 | 5 | 20 | 0 |
| Sat 7 Feb | Peterborough – WiganLeague One | 6:1 | 4 | 26 | 0 |
| Tue 27 Jan | Lincoln – BradfordLeague One | 3:0 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| Sat 29 Nov | Plymouth – NorthamptonLeague One | 0:3 | 7 | 29 | 0 |
| Sat 8 Nov | Exeter City – WiganLeague One | 1:1 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| Sat 25 Oct | Leyton Orient – LincolnLeague One | 1:0 | 2 | 31 | 0 |
| Sat 16 Aug | Wigan – PeterboroughLeague One | 2:0 | 3 | 30 | 0 |
| Sat 12 Apr | Lincoln – ShrewsburyLeague One | 1:1 | 1 | 22 | 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 4.09 cards per game in 11 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.86).
Is Stephen Parkinson a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Stephen Parkinson officiates, the card count is +3% – profile: average. A red card appeared in 9% of these matches.
How often do matches with Stephen Parkinson go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 46% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 55%. Both teams were booked in 82%.
Does Stephen Parkinson give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 0% of matches refereed by Stephen Parkinson.