USAMatches analysed: 512023โ€“2026

John Griggs: referee stats

John Griggs (USA) has shown 4.14 cards per game in 51 analysed matches โ€” โˆ’7% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: lenient.

Lenient ยท โˆ’7%
Cards per game4.14league avg 4.53
Over 4.5 cards41%Over 3.5 cards: 51%
Matches with a penalty16%
Matches with a red card14%
Fouls per game18.3
Cards 1st / 2nd half1.4 / 2.8

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Referee radar

Strictness 24Fouls called 34Penalties 11Red cards 35Late cards 78Away cards 56

Percentile among 2950 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)

10
11
52
53
14
55
16
7
18+

John Griggs by competition

CompetitionMatchesCards/gLeague avgvs leaguePenaltyRed card
USL Championship USA324.784.87โˆ’1%9%16%
MLS Next Pro USA143.214.49โˆ’17%29%14%
NWSL Women USA32.672.55+1%33%0%
USL Super League USA22.502.49+0%0%0%

Last matches refereed by John Griggs

DateMatchScoreCards (homeโ€“away)FoulsPen.
12.09.2026Pittsburgh Riverhounds โ€“ Loudoun UnitedUSL Championship1:0 3 โ€”0
22.08.2026Detroit City โ€“ Tampa Bay RowdiesUSL Championship1:0 5 โ€”0
09.08.2026El Paso Locomotive โ€“ Oakland RootsUSL Championship1:0 2 โ€”0
02.08.2026Washington Spirit W โ€“ San Diego Wave WNWSL Women0:1 3 190
25.07.2026Orlando Pride W โ€“ Chicago Red Stars WNWSL Women1:0 2 141
04.07.2026Rhode Island โ€“ Orange County SCUSL Championship1:1 5 โ€”0
13.06.2026Lexington โ€“ San AntonioUSL Championship2:0 2 โ€”0
31.05.2026Phoenix Rising โ€“ Sacramento RepublicUSL Championship2:0 5 โ€”2
09.05.2026Brooklyn โ€“ Loudoun UnitedUSL Championship0:1 2 โ€”0
03.05.2026NJ/NY Gotham FC W โ€“ Racing Louisville WNWSL Women1:0 3 220
04.04.2026Rhode Island โ€“ Detroit CityUSL Championship0:0 3 โ€”0
21.03.2026Tampa Bay Rowdies โ€“ Pittsburgh RiverhoundsUSL Championship3:0 5 โ€”0
17.05.2025Hartford Athletic โ€“ Louisville CityUSL Championship1:1 9 โ€”0
10.05.2025Rhode Island โ€“ Monterey BayUSL Championship1:1 4 โ€”0
17.04.2025New Mexico United โ€“ El Paso LocomotiveUS Open Cup2:2 6 โ€”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). โ€œvs 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 John Griggs give per game?

On average 4.14 cards per game in 51 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.53).

Is John Griggs a strict referee?

Compared with the leagues where John Griggs officiates, the card count is โˆ’7% โ€“ profile: lenient. A red card appeared in 14% of these matches.

How often do matches with John Griggs go over 4.5 cards?

Over 4.5 cards in 41% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 51%. Both teams were booked in 78%.

Does John Griggs give many penalties?

A penalty was awarded in 16% of matches refereed by John Griggs.