James Linington: referee stats
James Linington (England) has shown 3.99 cards per game in 69 analysed matches โ โ0% 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)
James Linington by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship England | 54 | 4.22 | 4.01 | +4% | 19% | 7% |
| League One England | 7 | 3.43 | 4.05 | โ6% | 14% | 0% |
| League Two England | 3 | 3.67 | 4.17 | โ3% | 33% | 0% |
| League Cup England | 3 | 2.67 | 3.52 | โ5% | 0% | 0% |
| National League England | 1 | 2.00 | 4.11 | โ5% | 0% | 0% |
| FA Cup England | 1 | 2.00 | 3.53 | โ3% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by James Linington
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (homeโaway) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14.03.2026 | Harrogate Town โ Salford CityLeague Two | 0:1 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| 25.02.2026 | Stoke City โ Oxford UnitedChampionship | 2:1 | 3 | 16 | 0 |
| 21.02.2026 | West Brom โ CoventryChampionship | 0:2 | 3 | 17 | 0 |
| 14.02.2026 | Portsmouth โ Sheffield UtdChampionship | 0:1 | 5 | 24 | 0 |
| 07.02.2026 | Norwich โ BlackburnChampionship | 2:0 | 4 | 23 | 0 |
| 24.01.2026 | Leicester โ Oxford UnitedChampionship | 1:2 | 3 | 24 | 0 |
| 20.01.2026 | Charlton โ DerbyChampionship | 1:2 | 5 | 26 | 0 |
| 10.01.2026 | Cheltenham โ LeicesterFA Cup | 0:2 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| 04.01.2026 | Birmingham โ CoventryChampionship | 3:2 | 5 | 21 | 0 |
| 01.01.2026 | Swansea โ West BromChampionship | 1:0 | 7 | 22 | 0 |
| 26.12.2025 | Portsmouth โ QPRChampionship | 1:1 | 3 | 23 | 0 |
| 13.12.2025 | Oxford United โ PrestonChampionship | 1:2 | 3 | 19 | 0 |
| 10.12.2025 | Bristol City โ LeicesterChampionship | 2:2 | 5 | 25 | 1 |
| 29.11.2025 | Middlesbrough โ DerbyChampionship | 2:1 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| 22.11.2025 | QPR โ Hull CityChampionship | 3:2 | 1 | 17 | 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 James Linington give per game?
On average 3.99 cards per game in 69 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.99).
Is James Linington a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where James Linington officiates, the card count is โ0% โ profile: average. A red card appeared in 6% of these matches.
How often do matches with James Linington go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 38% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 55%. Both teams were booked in 77%.
Does James Linington give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 17% of matches refereed by James Linington.