Craig Pawson: referee stats
Craig Pawson (England) has shown 4.04 cards per game in 94 analysed matches โ โ1% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.
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Percentile among 2954 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)
Craig Pawson by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League England | 64 | 3.98 | 4.24 | โ5% | 23% | 13% |
| Championship England | 6 | 4.83 | 4.01 | +7% | 0% | 33% |
| FA Cup England | 6 | 3.17 | 3.16 | +0% | 33% | 0% |
| League Cup England | 5 | 3.20 | 3.37 | โ1% | 20% | 20% |
| UEFA Europa League World | 4 | 5.00 | 4.57 | +3% | 50% | 0% |
| UEFA Europa Conference League World | 3 | 6.33 | 4.75 | +8% | 33% | 33% |
| UEFA Champions League World | 2 | 5.00 | 4.27 | +3% | 0% | 0% |
| Euro Championship - Qualification World | 2 | 3.50 | 4.40 | โ4% | 50% | 0% |
| UEFA Nations League World | 1 | 5.00 | 4.77 | +0% | 0% | 0% |
| Emirates Cup World | 1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | +0% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Craig Pawson
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (homeโaway) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08.09.2026 | Millwall โ NewcastleLeague Cup | 0:1 | 3 | 27 | 0 |
| 05.09.2026 | Nottingham Forest โ TottenhamPremier League | 0:0 | 4 | 36 | 0 |
| 30.08.2026 | Manchester United โ IpswichPremier League | 5:2 | 4 | 19 | 1 |
| 24.05.2026 | Nottingham Forest โ BournemouthPremier League | 1:1 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| 09.05.2026 | Liverpool โ ChelseaPremier League | 1:1 | 6 | 34 | 0 |
| 02.05.2026 | Brentford โ West HamPremier League | 3:0 | 4 | 20 | 1 |
| 25.04.2026 | Manchester City โ SouthamptonFA Cup | 2:1 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| 21.04.2026 | Brighton โ ChelseaPremier League | 3:0 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| 05.04.2026 | West Ham โ LeedsFA Cup | 2:2 | 4 | 31 | 1 |
| 03.03.2026 | Bournemouth โ BrentfordPremier League | 0:0 | 3 | 19 | 0 |
| 27.02.2026 | Wolves โ Aston VillaPremier League | 2:0 | 6 | 31 | 0 |
| 22.02.2026 | Sunderland โ FulhamPremier League | 1:3 | 2 | 19 | 2 |
| 08.02.2026 | Liverpool โ Manchester CityPremier League | 1:2 | 7 | 29 | 1 |
| 25.01.2026 | Arsenal โ Manchester UnitedPremier League | 2:3 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| 10.01.2026 | Tottenham โ Aston VillaFA Cup | 1:2 | 5 | 27 | 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 Craig Pawson give per game?
On average 4.04 cards per game in 94 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.11).
Is Craig Pawson a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Craig Pawson officiates, the card count is โ1% โ profile: average. A red card appeared in 13% of these matches.
How often do matches with Craig Pawson 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 71%.
Does Craig Pawson give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 23% of matches refereed by Craig Pawson.