EnglandMatches analysed: 742023–2026Steven Copeland: referee stats
Steven Copeland (England) has shown 3.81 cards per game in 74 analysed matches — −2% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.
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Percentile among 3039 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)
Steven Copeland by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 National League | 30 | 4.43 | 4.09 | +6% | 33% | 23% |
| Premier League 2 Division One | 17 | 4.06 | 4.10 | −1% | 24% | 24% |
| League Two | 14 | 3.29 | 4.10 | −11% | 21% | 7% |
| EFL Trophy | 7 | 2.86 | 3.24 | −4% | 43% | 14% |
| League One | 3 | 3.00 | 3.92 | −5% | 0% | 33% |
| FA Cup | 1 | 0.00 | 2.78 | −6% | 0% | 0% |
| Premier League Cup | 1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | +0% | 0% | 0% |
| National League Cup | 1 | 5.00 | 2.34 | +6% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Steven Copeland
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 23 Oct | Manchester City U21 – Stoke City U21Premier League 2 Division One | 4:3 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sat 17 Oct | Fleetwood Town – RotherhamLeague Two | 2:0 | 8 | 23 | 0 |
| Tue 6 Oct | Blackpool – CreweEFL Trophy | 3:2 | 3 | 22 | 0 |
| Fri 18 Sept | Wolves U21 – Southampton U21Premier League 2 Division One | 0:2 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Sat 12 Sept | Carlisle – SouthendNational League | 2:2 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Sat 12 Sept | Solihull Moors – Aldershot TownNational League | 1:2 | 6 | — | 1 |
| Tue 1 Sept | Cheltenham – YorkLeague Two | 3:2 | 1 | 17 | 1 |
| Sat 15 Aug | FC Halifax Town – Boreham WoodNational League | 1:3 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sun 19 Apr | Peterborough – Burton AlbionLeague One | 1:1 | 3 | 20 | 0 |
| Mon 6 Apr | Oldham – Milton Keynes DonsLeague Two | 1:1 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| Sat 28 Mar | Reading – WiganLeague One | 3:0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Tue 17 Mar | Cheltenham – CreweLeague Two | 1:1 | 4 | 22 | 0 |
| Sat 7 Mar | Newport County – ColchesterLeague Two | 1:2 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Tue 3 Mar | Walsall – Fleetwood TownLeague Two | 0:1 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| Tue 17 Feb | Barrow – Harrogate TownLeague Two | 0:1 | 3 | 21 | 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 Steven Copeland give per game?
On average 3.81 cards per game in 74 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.91).
Is Steven Copeland a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Steven Copeland officiates, the card count is −2% – profile: average. A red card appeared in 19% of these matches.
How often do matches with Steven Copeland go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 32% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 53%. Both teams were booked in 74%.
Does Steven Copeland give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 27% of matches refereed by Steven Copeland.