EnglandMatches analysed: 912023โ€“2026

Martin Woods: referee stats

Martin Woods (England) has shown 3.76 cards per game in 91 analysed matches โ€” โˆ’5% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: lenient.

Lenient ยท โˆ’5%
Cards per game3.76league avg 4.00
Over 4.5 cards31%Over 3.5 cards: 52%
Matches with a penalty21%
Matches with a red card13%
Fouls per game23.5
Cards 1st / 2nd half1.4 / 2.4

Upcoming matches with Martin Woods

No appointment published yet. Referee appointments usually appear 1โ€“3 days before kick-off.

Referee radar

Strictness 30Fouls called 72Penalties 84Red cards 58Late cards 26Away cards 12

Percentile among 2955 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
21
42
23
44
45
26
7
18+

Martin Woods by competition

CompetitionMatchesCards/gLeague avgvs leaguePenaltyRed card
League One England393.874.03โˆ’3%21%15%
League Two England363.814.18โˆ’7%22%14%
EFL Trophy England103.003.33โˆ’4%20%0%
National League England43.754.14โˆ’3%25%0%
FA Cup England13.002.78+0%0%0%
League Cup England16.003.98+4%0%100%

Last matches refereed by Martin Woods

DateMatchScoreCards (homeโ€“away)FoulsPen.
05.09.2026Barrow โ€“ Sutton UtdNational League3:0 10 โ€”0
01.09.2026Tranmere โ€“ RotherhamLeague Two2:2 6 191
22.08.2026Peterborough โ€“ Mansfield TownLeague One2:1 4 270
18.08.2026Stockport County โ€“ Everton U21EFL Trophy6:3 2 221
11.04.2026Burton Albion โ€“ AFC WimbledonLeague One1:0 1 230
03.04.2026Milton Keynes Dons โ€“ BarrowLeague Two0:0 5 290
28.03.2026Barnet โ€“ Cambridge UnitedLeague Two1:0 0 180
21.03.2026Fleetwood Town โ€“ Crawley TownLeague Two1:0 2 210
14.03.2026Mansfield Town โ€“ BarnsleyLeague One2:2 3 201
10.03.2026Salford City โ€“ WalsallLeague Two1:0 2 180
24.02.2026Bradford โ€“ RotherhamLeague One1:0 2 260
14.02.2026Reading โ€“ WycombeLeague One3:2 5 240
31.01.2026Luton โ€“ BlackpoolLeague One1:0 1 240
27.01.2026Doncaster โ€“ Leyton OrientLeague One3:0 5 211
17.01.2026Exeter City โ€“ StevenageLeague One3:0 4 231

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 Martin Woods give per game?

On average 3.76 cards per game in 91 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.00).

Is Martin Woods a strict referee?

Compared with the leagues where Martin Woods officiates, the card count is โˆ’5% โ€“ profile: lenient. A red card appeared in 13% of these matches.

How often do matches with Martin Woods go over 4.5 cards?

Over 4.5 cards in 31% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 52%. Both teams were booked in 74%.

Does Martin Woods give many penalties?

A penalty was awarded in 21% of matches refereed by Martin Woods.