EnglandMatches analysed: 892023–2026

Anthony Taylor · Premier League: referee stats

Anthony Taylor (England) has shown 4.09 cards per game in 89 analysed matches — −3% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.

Average · −3%
Cards per game4.09league avg 4.25
Over 4.5 cards42%Over 3.5 cards: 56%
Matches with a penalty23%
Matches with a red card11%
Fouls per game21.0
Cards 1st / 2nd half1.4 / 2.7

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Referee radar

Strictness 42Fouls called 25Penalties 53Red cards 64Late cards 46Away cards 44

Percentile among 2966 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)

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Last matches refereed by Anthony Taylor

DateMatchScoreCards (home–away)FoulsPen.
24.05.2026West Ham – LeedsPremier League3:0 3 250
19.05.2026Bournemouth – Manchester CityPremier League1:1 6 230
10.05.2026Burnley – Aston VillaPremier League2:2 2 260
04.05.2026Chelsea – Nottingham ForestPremier League1:3 4 221
25.04.2026Wolves – TottenhamPremier League0:1 7 220
19.04.2026Manchester City – ArsenalPremier League2:1 4 170
11.04.2026Liverpool – FulhamPremier League2:0 0 140
22.03.2026Newcastle – SunderlandPremier League1:2 7 270
15.03.2026Manchester United – Aston VillaPremier League3:1 5 150
22.02.2026Nottingham Forest – LiverpoolPremier League0:1 2 220
10.02.2026Tottenham – NewcastlePremier League1:2 5 260
07.02.2026Bournemouth – Aston VillaPremier League1:1 2 150
31.01.2026Chelsea – West HamPremier League3:2 6 240
17.01.2026Manchester United – Manchester CityPremier League2:0 5 210
08.01.2026Arsenal – LiverpoolPremier League0:0 4 190

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.

FAQ

How many cards does Anthony Taylor give per game?

On average 4.09 cards per game in 89 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.25).

Is Anthony Taylor a strict referee?

Compared with the leagues where Anthony Taylor officiates, the card count is −3% – profile: average. A red card appeared in 11% of these matches.

How often do matches with Anthony Taylor go over 4.5 cards?

Over 4.5 cards in 42% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 56%. Both teams were booked in 70%.

Does Anthony Taylor give many penalties?

A penalty was awarded in 23% of matches refereed by Anthony Taylor.