EnglandMatches analysed: 1002023โ€“2026

Oliver Yates: referee stats

Oliver Yates (England) has shown 4.54 cards per game in 100 analysed matches โ€” +12% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: strict.

Strict ยท +12%
Cards per game4.54league avg 4.03
Over 4.5 cards42%Over 3.5 cards: 64%
Matches with a penalty22%
Matches with a red card14%
Fouls per game21.9
Cards 1st / 2nd half1.4 / 3.2

Upcoming matches with Oliver Yates

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

Referee radar

Strictness 88Fouls called 30Penalties 91Red cards 63Late cards 85Away cards 1

Percentile among 2956 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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Oliver Yates by competition

CompetitionMatchesCards/gLeague avgvs leaguePenaltyRed card
League One England484.814.04+16%29%10%
League Two England374.224.17+1%14%22%
EFL Trophy England54.003.56+4%0%0%
National League England45.254.11+8%25%25%
League Cup England44.253.41+6%25%0%
FA Cup England24.503.16+5%50%0%

Last matches refereed by Oliver Yates

DateMatchScoreCards (homeโ€“away)FoulsPen.
29.08.2026Stevenage โ€“ DoncasterLeague One2:2 3 250
15.08.2026Oxford United โ€“ Milton Keynes DonsLeague One2:2 5 280
08.08.2026Leicester โ€“ NorthamptonLeague Cup1:0 5 230
02.05.2026Exeter City โ€“ BradfordLeague One1:2 4 320
25.04.2026Barnet โ€“ GillinghamLeague Two6:2 4 230
11.04.2026Wigan โ€“ Mansfield TownLeague One2:1 3 261
03.04.2026Shrewsbury โ€“ TranmereLeague Two1:0 1 120
21.03.2026Bromley โ€“ ColchesterLeague Two1:0 5 150
17.03.2026Accrington ST โ€“ Notts CountyLeague Two0:4 2 220
07.03.2026Bradford โ€“ Leyton OrientLeague One2:1 10 330
03.03.2026Barnsley โ€“ WycombeLeague One0:1 6 230
27.02.2026Harrogate Town โ€“ CheltenhamLeague Two1:1 2 200
21.02.2026Bristol Rovers โ€“ GrimsbyLeague Two3:1 3 310
14.02.2026Cardiff โ€“ LutonLeague One3:1 5 271
07.02.2026Northampton โ€“ StevenageLeague One3:1 7 220

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 Oliver Yates give per game?

On average 4.54 cards per game in 100 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.03).

Is Oliver Yates a strict referee?

Compared with the leagues where Oliver Yates officiates, the card count is +12% โ€“ profile: strict. A red card appeared in 14% of these matches.

How often do matches with Oliver Yates go over 4.5 cards?

Over 4.5 cards in 42% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 64%. Both teams were booked in 83%.

Does Oliver Yates give many penalties?

A penalty was awarded in 22% of matches refereed by Oliver Yates.