Matthew Russell: referee stats
Matthew Russell (England) has shown 3.03 cards per game in 70 analysed matches โ โ20% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: very lenient.
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Percentile among 3018 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)
Matthew Russell by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One England | 19 | 3.11 | 3.92 | โ13% | 21% | 5% |
| National League England | 19 | 3.32 | 4.04 | โ11% | 16% | 11% |
| League Two England | 15 | 3.33 | 4.17 | โ12% | 13% | 7% |
| EFL Trophy England | 7 | 2.00 | 3.35 | โ14% | 0% | 14% |
| Premier League 2 Division One England | 7 | 3.43 | 4.10 | โ6% | 43% | 29% |
| FA Cup England | 1 | 1.00 | 3.53 | โ5% | 0% | 0% |
| League Cup England | 1 | 1.00 | 3.19 | โ5% | 0% | 0% |
| National League Cup England | 1 | 0.00 | 2.34 | โ5% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Matthew Russell
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (homeโaway) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27.10.2026 | Luton โ DoncasterLeague One | 3:1 | 4 | 22 | 0 |
| 03.10.2026 | Crewe โ Bristol RoversLeague Two | 3:1 | 8 | 36 | 0 |
| 21.09.2026 | AFC Bournemouth U21 โ Stoke City U21Premier League 2 Division One | 2:1 | 4 | โ | 0 |
| 05.09.2026 | Aldershot Town โ FC Halifax TownNational League | 1:0 | 3 | โ | 1 |
| 01.09.2026 | Salford City โ Newport CountyLeague Two | 2:1 | 4 | 30 | 0 |
| 22.08.2026 | Walsall โ GrimsbyLeague Two | 0:0 | 2 | 27 | 0 |
| 02.05.2026 | Stevenage โ WiganLeague One | 1:0 | 2 | 30 | 0 |
| 06.04.2026 | Mansfield Town โ Burton AlbionLeague One | 0:0 | 4 | 24 | 0 |
| 17.03.2026 | Peterborough โ RotherhamLeague One | 5:0 | 2 | 18 | 2 |
| 07.03.2026 | Blackpool โ WiganLeague One | 1:1 | 3 | 28 | 0 |
| 21.02.2026 | Wycombe โ StevenageLeague One | 3:1 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| 13.02.2026 | Crystal Palace U21 โ Fulham U21Premier League 2 Division One | 2:1 | 3 | โ | 0 |
| 07.02.2026 | Bristol Rovers โ ChesterfieldLeague Two | 2:3 | 5 | 23 | 0 |
| 17.01.2026 | Crawley Town โ Notts CountyLeague Two | 1:2 | 4 | 27 | 0 |
| 01.01.2026 | Exeter City โ LutonLeague One | 1:0 | 4 | 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 Matthew Russell give per game?
On average 3.03 cards per game in 70 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.93).
Is Matthew Russell a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Matthew Russell officiates, the card count is โ20% โ profile: very lenient. A red card appeared in 10% of these matches.
How often do matches with Matthew Russell go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 11% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 39%. Both teams were booked in 74%.
Does Matthew Russell give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 17% of matches refereed by Matthew Russell.