Ben Atkinson: referee stats
Ben Atkinson (England) has shown 5.12 cards per game in 66 analysed matches โ +23% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: very strict.
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Percentile among 2983 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)
Ben Atkinson by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two England | 29 | 5.14 | 4.20 | +17% | 14% | 28% |
| League One England | 22 | 5.36 | 4.08 | +21% | 14% | 9% |
| National League England | 6 | 4.17 | 4.29 | โ1% | 33% | 17% |
| EFL Trophy England | 4 | 4.50 | 3.38 | +8% | 75% | 25% |
| Premier League 2 Division One England | 2 | 5.50 | 3.92 | +6% | 0% | 50% |
| FA Cup England | 1 | 6.00 | 2.78 | +7% | 0% | 0% |
| League Cup England | 1 | 4.00 | 3.38 | +1% | 0% | 0% |
| National League Cup England | 1 | 7.00 | 2.34 | +10% | 0% | 100% |
Last matches refereed by Ben Atkinson
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (homeโaway) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.10.2026 | Crawley Town โ ChesterfieldLeague Two | 2:2 | 7 | 22 | 0 |
| 31.08.2026 | Worthing โ Boreham WoodNational League | 2:3 | 4 | โ | 1 |
| 12.04.2026 | Stoke City U21 โ Southampton U21Premier League 2 Division One | 1:0 | 7 | โ | 0 |
| 20.03.2026 | Reading U21 โ Manchester United U21Premier League 2 Division One | 0:1 | 4 | โ | 0 |
| 27.01.2026 | Colchester โ GrimsbyLeague Two | 0:1 | 7 | 27 | 0 |
| 24.01.2026 | Stevenage โ Mansfield TownLeague One | 1:1 | 6 | 31 | 1 |
| 17.01.2026 | Peterborough โ PlymouthLeague One | 0:1 | 12 | 34 | 0 |
| 01.01.2026 | Leyton Orient โ AFC WimbledonLeague One | 1:3 | 4 | 13 | 0 |
| 26.12.2025 | Milton Keynes Dons โ Swindon TownLeague Two | 1:0 | 3 | 18 | 0 |
| 20.12.2025 | Exeter City โ BarnsleyLeague One | 3:0 | 3 | 17 | 0 |
| 29.11.2025 | Cardiff โ Mansfield TownLeague One | 3:0 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| 22.11.2025 | Gillingham โ BarnetLeague Two | 1:1 | 7 | 27 | 0 |
| 08.11.2025 | Newport County โ WalsallLeague Two | 2:4 | 6 | 24 | 0 |
| 25.10.2025 | AFC Wimbledon โ Burton AlbionLeague One | 0:1 | 5 | 23 | 0 |
| 18.10.2025 | Shrewsbury โ Crawley TownLeague Two | 1:0 | 9 | 28 | 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). โvs leagueโ 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.
FAQ
How many cards does Ben Atkinson give per game?
On average 5.12 cards per game in 66 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.05).
Is Ben Atkinson a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Ben Atkinson officiates, the card count is +23% โ profile: very strict. A red card appeared in 21% of these matches.
How often do matches with Ben Atkinson go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 55% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 71%. Both teams were booked in 91%.
Does Ben Atkinson give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 18% of matches refereed by Ben Atkinson.