EnglandMatches analysed: 132024–2026Steven Copeland · League Two: referee stats
Steven Copeland (England) has shown 2.92 cards per game in 13 analysed matches — −15% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: very lenient.
Very lenient · −15%Upcoming matches with Steven Copeland
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Percentile among 2953 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 13 matches)
Last matches refereed by Steven Copeland
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 1 Sept | Cheltenham – YorkLeague Two | 3:2 | 1 | 17 | 1 |
| Mon 6 Apr | Oldham – Milton Keynes DonsLeague Two | 1:1 | 2 | 20 | 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 |
| Mon 29 Dec | Grimsby – ShrewsburyLeague Two | 1:0 | 4 | 23 | 0 |
| Sat 20 Dec | Notts County – WalsallLeague Two | 0:0 | 3 | 21 | 0 |
| Sat 13 Dec | Accrington ST – BromleyLeague Two | 0:1 | 3 | 19 | 0 |
| Sat 23 Aug | Harrogate Town – ChesterfieldLeague Two | 1:2 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Sat 21 Dec | Morecambe – BromleyLeague Two | 0:2 | 2 | 16 | 1 |
| Sat 23 Nov | Chesterfield – BarrowLeague Two | 1:0 | 5 | 12 | 0 |
| Sat 16 Nov | Crewe – Notts CountyLeague Two | 2:0 | 8 | 18 | 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 Steven Copeland give per game?
On average 2.92 cards per game in 13 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.05).
Is Steven Copeland a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Steven Copeland officiates, the card count is −15% – profile: very lenient. A red card appeared in 8% of these matches.
How often do matches with Steven Copeland go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 15% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 31%. Both teams were booked in 62%.
Does Steven Copeland give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 23% of matches refereed by Steven Copeland.