EnglandMatches analysed: 852023โ€“2026

Simon Hooper: referee stats

Simon Hooper (England) has shown 4.42 cards per game in 85 analysed matches โ€” +6% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: strict.

Strict ยท +6%
Cards per game4.42league avg 4.16
Over 4.5 cards47%Over 3.5 cards: 69%
Matches with a penalty8%
Matches with a red card9%
Fouls per game22.0
Cards 1st / 2nd half1.4 / 3.0

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Referee radar

Strictness 72Fouls called 53Penalties 0Red cards 28Late cards 62Away cards 65

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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28+

Simon Hooper by competition

CompetitionMatchesCards/gLeague avgvs leaguePenaltyRed card
Premier League England644.614.31+6%11%9%
Championship England94.564.07+5%0%11%
League Cup England63.833.52+3%0%0%
FA Cup England52.603.08โˆ’4%0%20%
Premier League 2 Division One England14.004.33โˆ’1%0%0%

Last matches refereed by Simon Hooper

DateMatchScoreCards (homeโ€“away)FoulsPen.
19.09.2026Chelsea U21 โ€“ Fulham U21Premier League 2 Division One3:1 4 โ€”0
15.02.2026Birmingham โ€“ LeedsFA Cup1:1 2 300
10.02.2026West Ham โ€“ Manchester UnitedPremier League1:1 2 140
31.01.2026Liverpool โ€“ NewcastlePremier League4:1 4 180
26.01.2026Everton โ€“ LeedsPremier League1:1 3 220
14.01.2026Chelsea โ€“ ArsenalLeague Cup2:3 8 260
11.01.2026Manchester United โ€“ BrightonFA Cup1:2 6 260
03.01.2026Aston Villa โ€“ Nottingham ForestPremier League3:1 3 300
27.12.2025Liverpool โ€“ WolvesPremier League2:1 1 180
20.12.2025Sheffield Utd โ€“ BirminghamChampionship3:0 5 180
15.12.2025Manchester United โ€“ BournemouthPremier League4:4 5 270
07.12.2025Brighton โ€“ West HamPremier League1:1 4 200
29.10.2025Swansea โ€“ Manchester CityLeague Cup1:3 2 150
25.10.2025Brentford โ€“ LiverpoolPremier League3:2 5 171
19.10.2025Tottenham โ€“ Aston VillaPremier League1:2 2 180

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 Simon Hooper give per game?

On average 4.42 cards per game in 85 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.16).

Is Simon Hooper a strict referee?

Compared with the leagues where Simon Hooper officiates, the card count is +6% โ€“ profile: strict. A red card appeared in 9% of these matches.

How often do matches with Simon Hooper go over 4.5 cards?

Over 4.5 cards in 47% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 69%. Both teams were booked in 84%.

Does Simon Hooper give many penalties?

A penalty was awarded in 8% of matches refereed by Simon Hooper.