IrelandMatches analysed: 662023โ€“2026

Paul Norton: referee stats

Paul Norton (Ireland) has shown 4.99 cards per game in 66 analysed matches โ€” +1% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.

Average ยท +1%
Cards per game4.99league avg 4.91
Over 4.5 cards53%Over 3.5 cards: 68%
Matches with a penalty15%
Matches with a red card18%
Fouls per game21.2
Cards 1st / 2nd half1.6 / 3.4

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Referee radar

Strictness 56Fouls called 8Penalties 14Red cards 61Late cards 58Away cards 89

Percentile among 2998 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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Paul Norton by competition

CompetitionMatchesCards/gLeague avgvs leaguePenaltyRed card
Premier Division Ireland455.444.97+8%13%20%
First Division Ireland174.244.96โˆ’10%24%12%
Premier League 2 Division One England22.504.34โˆ’7%0%0%
FAI Cup Ireland12.002.67โˆ’2%0%0%
FAI President's Cup Ireland15.005.00+0%0%100%

Last matches refereed by Paul Norton

DateMatchScoreCards (homeโ€“away)FoulsPen.
16.10.2026St. Patricks โ€“ ShelbournePremier Division1:2 4 150
05.09.2026St Patrick's Athl. โ€“ BohemiansFAI Cup1:1 2 โ€”0
30.08.2026Derry City โ€“ Shamrock RoversPremier Division3:3 6 220
28.08.2026Norwich City U21 โ€“ Stoke City U21Premier League 2 Division One0:0 1 โ€”0
21.08.2026West Ham United U21 โ€“ Southampton U21Premier League 2 Division One0:0 4 โ€”0
25.07.2026Galway United โ€“ WaterfordPremier Division0:0 8 270
03.07.2026Drogheda United โ€“ BohemiansPremier Division0:2 2 151
19.06.2026St Patrick's Athl. โ€“ Sligo RoversPremier Division2:0 3 โ€”0
29.05.2026Drogheda United โ€“ WaterfordPremier Division3:3 8 240
22.05.2026Shamrock Rovers โ€“ Sligo RoversPremier Division1:2 3 110
01.05.2026Dundalk โ€“ ShelbournePremier Division1:2 9 231
24.04.2026Waterford โ€“ Galway UnitedPremier Division1:1 3 240
10.04.2026Dundalk โ€“ Derry CityPremier Division2:2 13 170
03.04.2026Drogheda United โ€“ BohemiansPremier Division0:0 5 180
06.03.2026Shelbourne โ€“ St Patrick's Athl.Premier Division2:3 6 130

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 Paul Norton give per game?

On average 4.99 cards per game in 66 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.91).

Is Paul Norton a strict referee?

Compared with the leagues where Paul Norton officiates, the card count is +1% โ€“ profile: average. A red card appeared in 18% of these matches.

How often do matches with Paul Norton go over 4.5 cards?

Over 4.5 cards in 53% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 68%. Both teams were booked in 89%.

Does Paul Norton give many penalties?

A penalty was awarded in 15% of matches refereed by Paul Norton.