Lewis Smith: referee stats
Lewis Smith (England) has shown 3.73 cards per game in 127 analysed matches โ โ5% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: lenient.
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Percentile among 2790 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)
Lewis Smith by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship England | 54 | 3.63 | 3.94 | โ7% | 15% | 6% |
| League Two England | 19 | 4.05 | 4.26 | โ3% | 26% | 16% |
| League One England | 17 | 4.24 | 4.18 | +1% | 12% | 12% |
| Premier League England | 10 | 4.80 | 4.33 | +5% | 40% | 30% |
| League Cup England | 9 | 3.67 | 3.53 | +2% | 22% | 11% |
| FA Cup England | 6 | 2.00 | 3.03 | โ10% | 0% | 0% |
| National League England | 4 | 3.75 | 4.22 | โ3% | 75% | 0% |
| EFL Trophy England | 4 | 3.00 | 3.57 | โ4% | 50% | 0% |
| J1 League Japan | 2 | 3.00 | 2.69 | +1% | 0% | 0% |
| J2 League Japan | 1 | 1.00 | 2.49 | โ3% | 0% | 0% |
| Premier League 2 Division One England | 1 | 2.00 | 4.14 | โ5% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Lewis Smith
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (homeโaway) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18.09.2026 | Manchester United U21 โ Brentford U21Premier League 2 Division One | 3:2 | 2 | โ | 0 |
| 12.09.2026 | Watford โ Stoke CityChampionship | 1:2 | 4 | 20 | 0 |
| 12.09.2026 | Boston United โ WealdstoneNational League | 1:3 | 5 | โ | 1 |
| 08.09.2026 | Southampton โ SwanseaChampionship | 3:1 | 1 | 20 | 1 |
| 05.09.2026 | Scunthorpe โ Harrogate TownNational League | 0:2 | 5 | โ | 0 |
| 01.09.2026 | West Ham โ WolvesChampionship | 4:2 | 3 | 18 | 1 |
| 31.08.2026 | Woking โ SouthendNational League | 1:1 | 3 | โ | 1 |
| 25.08.2026 | Ipswich โ LeicesterLeague Cup | 3:1 | 5 | 24 | 0 |
| 15.08.2026 | Bristol City โ MillwallChampionship | 0:2 | 5 | 20 | 0 |
| 15.08.2026 | Aldershot Town โ HartlepoolNational League | 0:1 | 2 | โ | 1 |
| 02.05.2026 | Sheffield Wednesday โ West BromChampionship | 2:1 | 5 | 20 | 0 |
| 17.04.2026 | Blackburn โ CoventryChampionship | 1:1 | 5 | 19 | 0 |
| 10.04.2026 | West Brom โ MillwallChampionship | 0:0 | 3 | 28 | 0 |
| 06.04.2026 | Bristol City โ Sheffield UtdChampionship | 1:0 | 4 | 15 | 0 |
| 18.03.2026 | Southampton โ NorwichChampionship | 1:0 | 8 | 26 | 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 Lewis Smith give per game?
On average 3.73 cards per game in 127 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.95).
Is Lewis Smith a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Lewis Smith officiates, the card count is โ5% โ profile: lenient. A red card appeared in 9% of these matches.
How often do matches with Lewis Smith go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 36% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 54%. Both teams were booked in 75%.
Does Lewis Smith give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 21% of matches refereed by Lewis Smith.