EnglandMatches analysed: 282024–2026Stephen Parkinson · League Two: referee stats
Stephen Parkinson (England) has shown 3.79 cards per game in 28 analysed matches — −6% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: lenient.
Lenient · −6%Upcoming matches with Stephen Parkinson
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Percentile among 2955 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)
Last matches refereed by Stephen Parkinson
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Mon 6 Apr | Harrogate Town – Bristol RoversLeague Two | 2:3 | 1 | 27 | 1 |
| Sat 14 Mar | Crewe – WalsallLeague Two | 0:3 | 5 | 29 | 0 |
| Sat 31 Jan | Accrington ST – CheltenhamLeague Two | 3:1 | 3 | 17 | 0 |
| Thu 1 Jan | Colchester – Milton Keynes DonsLeague Two | 1:0 | 3 | 23 | 1 |
| Fri 26 Dec | Newport County – BarnetLeague Two | 0:0 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Sat 20 Dec | Fleetwood Town – GillinghamLeague Two | 2:1 | 5 | 22 | 0 |
| Wed 10 Dec | Oldham – WalsallLeague Two | 0:1 | 5 | 32 | 0 |
| Sat 15 Nov | Bromley – BarrowLeague Two | 2:1 | 3 | 17 | 0 |
| Sat 4 Oct | Salford City – GrimsbyLeague Two | 0:2 | 6 | 36 | 0 |
| Sat 27 Sept | Chesterfield – Newport CountyLeague Two | 4:1 | 5 | 33 | 0 |
| Sat 6 Sept | Notts County – Fleetwood TownLeague Two | 1:0 | 6 | 32 | 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 3.79 cards per game in 28 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.11).
Is Stephen Parkinson a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Stephen Parkinson officiates, the card count is −6% – profile: lenient. A red card appeared in 7% of these matches.
How often do matches with Stephen Parkinson go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 43% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 50%. Both teams were booked in 75%.
Does Stephen Parkinson give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 18% of matches refereed by Stephen Parkinson.