Stephen Parkinson: referee stats
Stephen Parkinson (England) has shown 3.44 cards per game in 111 analysed matches โ โ9% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: lenient.
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Percentile among 2981 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)
Stephen Parkinson by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National League England | 31 | 3.77 | 4.06 | โ5% | 26% | 13% |
| League Two England | 28 | 3.79 | 4.11 | โ6% | 18% | 7% |
| Premier League 2 Division One England | 14 | 3.43 | 4.11 | โ9% | 29% | 14% |
| League One England | 12 | 3.83 | 3.86 | โ0% | 0% | 8% |
| EFL Trophy England | 12 | 3.42 | 3.32 | +1% | 25% | 17% |
| National League Cup England | 6 | 2.00 | 2.34 | โ4% | 0% | 0% |
| FA Cup England | 5 | 1.60 | 3.08 | โ13% | 20% | 0% |
| FA WSL England | 2 | 1.00 | 2.81 | โ7% | 50% | 0% |
| League Cup England | 1 | 2.00 | 3.11 | โ2% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Stephen Parkinson
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (homeโaway) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.10.2026 | Plymouth โ AFC WimbledonLeague One | 2:1 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| 05.09.2026 | AFC Hornchurch โ Forest GreenNational League | 0:1 | 4 | โ | 0 |
| 01.09.2026 | Bromley โ Leyton OrientLeague One | 0:5 | 5 | 29 | 0 |
| 21.08.2026 | Everton U21 โ Liverpool U21Premier League 2 Division One | 1:1 | 6 | โ | 0 |
| 18.08.2026 | Barnet โ Arsenal U21EFL Trophy | 5:1 | 3 | 31 | 0 |
| 15.08.2026 | Southend โ ScunthorpeNational League | 1:0 | 5 | โ | 0 |
| 08.08.2026 | Gillingham โ LutonLeague Cup | 0:3 | 2 | 27 | 0 |
| 02.05.2026 | Fleetwood Town โ Milton Keynes DonsLeague Two | 1:1 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| 25.04.2026 | Cambridge United โ BarrowLeague Two | 3:0 | 3 | 23 | 0 |
| 21.04.2026 | Cheltenham โ TranmereLeague Two | 1:3 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| 11.04.2026 | Salford City โ GillinghamLeague Two | 0:0 | 3 | 30 | 0 |
| 06.04.2026 | Harrogate Town โ Bristol RoversLeague Two | 2:3 | 1 | 27 | 1 |
| 21.03.2026 | Cardiff โ BlackpoolLeague One | 0:0 | 5 | 14 | 0 |
| 14.03.2026 | Crewe โ WalsallLeague Two | 0:3 | 5 | 29 | 0 |
| 07.03.2026 | Plymouth โ DoncasterLeague One | 2:1 | 9 | 29 | 0 |
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). โvs 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 Stephen Parkinson give per game?
On average 3.44 cards per game in 111 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.81).
Is Stephen Parkinson a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Stephen Parkinson officiates, the card count is โ9% โ profile: lenient. A red card appeared in 10% of these matches.
How often do matches with Stephen Parkinson go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 30% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 40%. Both teams were booked in 65%.
Does Stephen Parkinson give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 20% of matches refereed by Stephen Parkinson.