EnglandMatches analysed: 532023โ€“2026

Steven Copeland: referee stats

Steven Copeland (England) has shown 3.72 cards per game in 53 analysed matches โ€” โˆ’5% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: lenient.

Lenient ยท โˆ’5%
Cards per game3.72league avg 3.96
Over 4.5 cards30%Over 3.5 cards: 49%
Matches with a penalty30%
Matches with a red card19%
Fouls per game20.5
Cards 1st / 2nd half1.3 / 2.4

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Referee radar

Strictness 31Fouls called 5Penalties 99Red cards 85Late cards 24Away cards 72

Percentile among 2787 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)

20
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42
63
34
25
16
7
8+

Steven Copeland by competition

CompetitionMatchesCards/gLeague avgvs leaguePenaltyRed card
National League England304.434.09+6%33%23%
League Two England132.924.05โˆ’15%23%8%
EFL Trophy England62.833.34โˆ’5%50%17%
League One England33.003.92โˆ’5%0%33%
FA Cup England10.002.78โˆ’6%0%0%

Last matches refereed by Steven Copeland

DateMatchScoreCards (homeโ€“away)FoulsPen.
12.09.2026Carlisle โ€“ SouthendNational League2:2 5 โ€”0
12.09.2026Solihull Moors โ€“ Aldershot TownNational League1:2 6 โ€”1
01.09.2026Cheltenham โ€“ YorkLeague Two3:2 1 171
15.08.2026FC Halifax Town โ€“ Boreham WoodNational League1:3 3 โ€”0
19.04.2026Peterborough โ€“ Burton AlbionLeague One1:1 3 200
06.04.2026Oldham โ€“ Milton Keynes DonsLeague Two1:1 2 200
28.03.2026Reading โ€“ WiganLeague One3:0 0 220
17.03.2026Cheltenham โ€“ CreweLeague Two1:1 4 220
07.03.2026Newport County โ€“ ColchesterLeague Two1:2 0 250
03.03.2026Walsall โ€“ Fleetwood TownLeague Two0:1 2 200
17.02.2026Barrow โ€“ Harrogate TownLeague Two0:1 3 210
29.12.2025Grimsby โ€“ ShrewsburyLeague Two1:0 4 230
20.12.2025Notts County โ€“ WalsallLeague Two0:0 3 210
13.12.2025Accrington ST โ€“ BromleyLeague Two0:1 3 190
11.11.2025Doncaster โ€“ BradfordEFL Trophy3:1 2 260

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 Steven Copeland give per game?

On average 3.72 cards per game in 53 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.96).

Is Steven Copeland a strict referee?

Compared with the leagues where Steven Copeland officiates, the card count is โˆ’5% โ€“ profile: lenient. A red card appeared in 19% of these matches.

How often do matches with Steven Copeland go over 4.5 cards?

Over 4.5 cards in 30% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 49%. Both teams were booked in 74%.

Does Steven Copeland give many penalties?

A penalty was awarded in 30% of matches refereed by Steven Copeland.