USAMatches analysed: 702023โ€“2026

Matthew Thompson: referee stats

Matthew Thompson (USA) has shown 4.77 cards per game in 70 analysed matches โ€” +1% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.

Average ยท +1%
Cards per game4.77league avg 4.73
Over 4.5 cards49%Over 3.5 cards: 74%
Matches with a penalty13%
Matches with a red card20%
Fouls per game33.0
Cards 1st / 2nd half2.1 / 2.7

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Referee radar

Strictness 53Fouls called 99Penalties 4Red cards 76Late cards 4Away cards 69

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)

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28+

Matthew Thompson by competition

CompetitionMatchesCards/gLeague avgvs leaguePenaltyRed card
USL Championship USA514.964.90+1%14%22%
MLS Next Pro USA124.584.56+0%17%17%
NWSL Women USA21.502.52โˆ’4%0%0%
USL League One Cup USA24.504.99โˆ’2%0%0%
US Open Cup USA14.003.80+0%0%100%
USL League One USA18.005.38+5%0%0%
USL Super League USA12.002.49โˆ’1%0%0%

Last matches refereed by Matthew Thompson

DateMatchScoreCards (homeโ€“away)FoulsPen.
19.09.2026Detroit City โ€“ Pittsburgh RiverhoundsUSL Championship1:0 4 โ€”0
20.08.2026Phoenix Rising โ€“ Colorado SpringsUSL Championship3:1 4 โ€”0
16.08.2026San Antonio โ€“ El Paso LocomotiveUSL Championship0:3 6 โ€”0
08.08.2026Pittsburgh Riverhounds โ€“ Sacramento RepublicUSL Championship0:0 0 โ€”0
30.07.2026Utah Royals W โ€“ Washington Spirit WNWSL Women0:1 1 310
25.07.2026Miami FC โ€“ Tampa Bay RowdiesUSL Championship2:3 11 โ€”1
04.07.2026Indy Eleven โ€“ Charleston BatteryUSL Championship2:0 5 โ€”0
21.06.2026FC Tulsa โ€“ Colorado SpringsUSL Championship1:2 4 โ€”0
11.06.2026Monterey Bay โ€“ Sporting JAXUSL Championship2:1 4 โ€”0
30.05.2026Hartford Athletic โ€“ New Mexico UnitedUSL Championship0:0 7 โ€”0
15.04.2026Charlotte โ€“ Charlotte IndependenceUS Open Cup6:0 4 โ€”0
04.04.2026Indy Eleven โ€“ Pittsburgh RiverhoundsUSL Championship1:1 3 โ€”1
26.03.2026Chicago Red Stars W โ€“ Orlando Pride WNWSL Women0:3 2 350
22.03.2026Phoenix Rising โ€“ Oakland RootsUSL Championship2:2 7 โ€”0
14.03.2026Lexington โ€“ Sacramento RepublicUSL Championship0:0 2 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 Matthew Thompson give per game?

On average 4.77 cards per game in 70 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.73).

Is Matthew Thompson a strict referee?

Compared with the leagues where Matthew Thompson officiates, the card count is +1% โ€“ profile: average. A red card appeared in 20% of these matches.

How often do matches with Matthew Thompson go over 4.5 cards?

Over 4.5 cards in 49% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 74%. Both teams were booked in 84%.

Does Matthew Thompson give many penalties?

A penalty was awarded in 13% of matches refereed by Matthew Thompson.