EnglandMatches analysed: 962023–2026Tom Nield: referee stats
Tom Nield (England) has shown 3.73 cards per game in 96 analysed matches — −3% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.
Average · −3%Upcoming matches with Tom Nield
| Date | Match | Exp. cards | Over 3.5 | Over 4.5 | Both booked | Penalty | Red card | Odds o3.5 / o4.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 20 Sept 12:30 | Norwich – BoltonChampionship | 3.93.9 | 53%54% | 35%36% | 72% | 12% | 10% | 2.12 / — |
Model probabilities: the referee’s card rate combined with both teams’ discipline, shrunk toward the league average when the sample is small. League average in grey for comparison.
Referee radar
Percentile among 2790 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)
Tom Nield by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 60 | 3.87 | 3.96 | −2% | 8% | 3% |
| League One | 12 | 4.83 | 4.20 | +8% | 25% | 8% |
| League Two | 8 | 2.75 | 4.23 | −15% | 25% | 0% |
| League Cup | 8 | 2.75 | 3.45 | −8% | 0% | 0% |
| FA Cup | 3 | 4.00 | 3.03 | +6% | 0% | 0% |
 J2 League | 3 | 2.67 | 2.75 | −1% | 0% | 0% |
| FA WSL | 2 | 2.00 | 2.81 | −3% | 50% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Tom Nield
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 15 Sept | Reading – BrentfordLeague Cup | 1:2 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Wed 9 Sept | Charlton – QPRChampionship | 0:0 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| Sat 29 Aug | Wolves – Stoke CityChampionship | 4:1 | 5 | 28 | 1 |
| Sat 22 Aug | Swansea – Sheffield UtdChampionship | 0:0 | 4 | 24 | 0 |
| Sat 15 Aug | York – Bristol RoversLeague Two | 3:2 | 2 | 19 | 1 |
| Sat 2 May | Derby – Sheffield UtdChampionship | 1:2 | 7 | 25 | 0 |
| Sat 25 Apr | Charlton – Hull CityChampionship | 2:1 | 3 | 20 | 0 |
| Sat 18 Apr | Millwall – QPRChampionship | 2:0 | 4 | 20 | 0 |
| Fri 3 Apr | Coventry – DerbyChampionship | 3:2 | 2 | 27 | 1 |
| Fri 13 Mar | Wrexham – SwanseaChampionship | 2:0 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| Tue 10 Mar | Leicester – Bristol CityChampionship | 2:0 | 5 | 24 | 0 |
| Sat 7 Mar | Blackburn – PortsmouthChampionship | 1:1 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| Sat 28 Feb | QPR – Sheffield UtdChampionship | 0:2 | 4 | 19 | 0 |
| Fri 6 Feb | Charlton – QPRChampionship | 0:0 | 3 | 13 | 0 |
| Fri 30 Jan | Bristol City – DerbyChampionship | 0:5 | 2 | 24 | 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 Tom Nield give per game?
On average 3.73 cards per game in 96 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.88).
Is Tom Nield a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Tom Nield officiates, the card count is −3% – profile: average. A red card appeared in 3% of these matches.
How often do matches with Tom Nield go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 34% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 48%. Both teams were booked in 78%.
Does Tom Nield give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 12% of matches refereed by Tom Nield.
Which match will Tom Nield referee next?
Norwich – Bolton (Championship) on 20.09.2026. Card probabilities for this match are shown above.