EnglandMatches analysed: 1082023โ€“2026

Simon Mather: referee stats

Simon Mather (England) has shown 4.29 cards per game in 108 analysed matches โ€” +6% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: strict.

Strict ยท +6%
Cards per game4.29league avg 4.03
Over 4.5 cards38%Over 3.5 cards: 58%
Matches with a penalty22%
Matches with a red card13%
Fouls per game21.1
Cards 1st / 2nd half1.5 / 2.8

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Strictness 72Fouls called 12Penalties 92Red cards 54Late cards 35Away cards 66

Percentile among 2950 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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Simon Mather by competition

CompetitionMatchesCards/gLeague avgvs leaguePenaltyRed card
League One England484.634.06+11%33%19%
League Two England473.984.17โˆ’4%15%6%
League Cup England53.603.39+2%0%20%
EFL Trophy England43.753.37+3%25%0%
National League England23.504.17โˆ’3%0%0%
FA Cup England27.002.78+17%0%50%

Last matches refereed by Simon Mather

DateMatchScoreCards (homeโ€“away)FoulsPen.
01.09.2026Rochdale โ€“ ShrewsburyLeague Two3:0 5 200
22.08.2026Bristol Rovers โ€“ Newport CountyLeague Two5:3 3 140
18.08.2026Northampton โ€“ Brighton U21EFL Trophy0:3 2 241
08.08.2026Harrogate Town โ€“ Solihull MoorsNational League5:2 1 โ€”0
18.04.2026Cheltenham โ€“ Newport CountyLeague Two1:0 5 220
11.04.2026Barnet โ€“ BarrowLeague Two3:2 2 190
06.04.2026Reading โ€“ LincolnLeague One1:2 3 200
28.03.2026Crewe โ€“ OldhamLeague Two2:1 4 220
21.03.2026Leyton Orient โ€“ WycombeLeague One2:0 4 210
17.03.2026Walsall โ€“ Cambridge UnitedLeague Two0:0 2 180
07.03.2026Crawley Town โ€“ Swindon TownLeague Two2:2 2 231
03.03.2026Chesterfield โ€“ ColchesterLeague Two3:0 7 281
21.02.2026Rotherham โ€“ DoncasterLeague One1:2 6 251
17.02.2026Cardiff โ€“ AFC WimbledonLeague One4:1 2 200
07.02.2026Mansfield Town โ€“ Exeter CityLeague One0:0 5 180

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 Mather give per game?

On average 4.29 cards per game in 108 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.03).

Is Simon Mather a strict referee?

Compared with the leagues where Simon Mather officiates, the card count is +6% โ€“ profile: strict. A red card appeared in 13% of these matches.

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

Over 4.5 cards in 38% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 58%. Both teams were booked in 76%.

Does Simon Mather give many penalties?

A penalty was awarded in 22% of matches refereed by Simon Mather.