EnglandMatches analysed: 672023โ€“2026

Michael Salisbury: referee stats

Michael Salisbury (England) has shown 3.73 cards per game in 67 analysed matches โ€” โˆ’7% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: lenient.

Lenient ยท โˆ’7%
Cards per game3.73league avg 4.04
Over 4.5 cards33%Over 3.5 cards: 49%
Matches with a penalty21%
Matches with a red card15%
Fouls per game22.3
Cards 1st / 2nd half1.4 / 2.3

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Referee radar

Strictness 26Fouls called 61Penalties 82Red cards 84Late cards 14Away cards 27

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)

10
1
22
63
34
45
26
7
28+

Michael Salisbury by competition

CompetitionMatchesCards/gLeague avgvs leaguePenaltyRed card
Premier League England423.884.25โˆ’7%29%12%
Championship England133.853.93โˆ’1%15%23%
League Cup England62.833.72โˆ’8%0%17%
FA Cup England41.502.78โˆ’10%0%0%
League Two England19.004.28+10%0%0%
EFL Trophy England15.003.32+4%0%100%

Last matches refereed by Michael Salisbury

DateMatchScoreCards (homeโ€“away)FoulsPen.
14.09.2026Leeds โ€“ NewcastlePremier League4:1 3 210
05.09.2026West Brom โ€“ WatfordChampionship1:0 8 290
30.08.2026Sunderland โ€“ FulhamPremier League1:0 2 250
17.05.2026Manchester United โ€“ Nottingham ForestPremier League3:2 3 160
09.05.2026Manchester City โ€“ BrentfordPremier League3:0 6 220
22.04.2026Bournemouth โ€“ LeedsPremier League2:2 3 160
12.04.2026Nottingham Forest โ€“ Aston VillaPremier League1:1 4 250
03.04.2026Stoke City โ€“ Sheffield WednesdayChampionship2:0 3 270
21.03.2026Ipswich โ€“ MillwallChampionship1:1 3 180
24.01.2026Bournemouth โ€“ LiverpoolPremier League3:2 2 140
07.01.2026Newcastle โ€“ LeedsPremier League4:3 5 212
30.12.2025West Ham โ€“ BrightonPremier League2:2 8 292
08.12.2025Wolves โ€“ Manchester UnitedPremier League1:4 5 291
02.12.2025Bournemouth โ€“ EvertonPremier League0:1 6 280
22.11.2025Portsmouth โ€“ MillwallChampionship3:1 4 220

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 Michael Salisbury give per game?

On average 3.73 cards per game in 67 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.04).

Is Michael Salisbury a strict referee?

Compared with the leagues where Michael Salisbury officiates, the card count is โˆ’7% โ€“ profile: lenient. A red card appeared in 15% of these matches.

How often do matches with Michael Salisbury go over 4.5 cards?

Over 4.5 cards in 33% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 49%. Both teams were booked in 75%.

Does Michael Salisbury give many penalties?

A penalty was awarded in 21% of matches refereed by Michael Salisbury.