EnglandMatches analysed: 962023–2026

Tom Nield: referee stats

Tom Nield (England) has shown 3.73 cards per game in 96 analysed matches — −3% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.

Average · −3%
Cards per game3.73league avg 3.88
Over 4.5 cards34%Over 3.5 cards: 48%
Matches with a penalty12%
Matches with a red card3%
Fouls per game22.7
Cards 1st / 2nd half1.2 / 2.5

Upcoming matches with Tom Nield

Norwich – Bolton

20.09 12:30 · Championship · Exp. cards: 3.9 (league avg 3.9)

Bookmaker odds for cards
LineOverUnderMarket
2.51.512.4662%
3.52.121.6644%

Average pre-match odds from 4 bookmakers; market probability without the margin. For information only.

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Referee radar

Strictness 36Fouls called 71Penalties 26Red cards 1Late cards 60Away cards 52

Percentile among 2790 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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33
44
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Tom Nield by competition

CompetitionMatchesCards/gLeague avgvs leaguePenaltyRed card
Championship England603.873.96−2%8%3%
League One England124.834.20+8%25%8%
League Two England82.754.23−15%25%0%
League Cup England82.753.45−8%0%0%
FA Cup England34.003.03+6%0%0%
J2 League Japan32.672.75−1%0%0%
FA WSL England22.002.81−3%50%0%

Last matches refereed by Tom Nield

DateMatchScoreCards (home–away)FoulsPen.
15.09.2026Reading – BrentfordLeague Cup1:2 0 190
09.09.2026Charlton – QPRChampionship0:0 2 180
29.08.2026Wolves – Stoke CityChampionship4:1 5 281
22.08.2026Swansea – Sheffield UtdChampionship0:0 4 240
15.08.2026York – Bristol RoversLeague Two3:2 2 191
02.05.2026Derby – Sheffield UtdChampionship1:2 7 250
25.04.2026Charlton – Hull CityChampionship2:1 3 200
18.04.2026Millwall – QPRChampionship2:0 4 200
03.04.2026Coventry – DerbyChampionship3:2 2 271
13.03.2026Wrexham – SwanseaChampionship2:0 2 200
10.03.2026Leicester – Bristol CityChampionship2:0 5 240
07.03.2026Blackburn – PortsmouthChampionship1:1 2 140
28.02.2026QPR – Sheffield UtdChampionship0:2 4 190
06.02.2026Charlton – QPRChampionship0:0 3 130
30.01.2026Bristol City – DerbyChampionship0:5 2 240

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). “vs league” 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 Tom Nield give per game?

On average 3.73 cards per game in 96 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.88).

Is Tom Nield a strict referee?

Compared with the leagues where Tom Nield officiates, the card count is −3% – profile: average. A red card appeared in 3% of these matches.

How often do matches with Tom Nield go over 4.5 cards?

Over 4.5 cards in 34% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 48%. Both teams were booked in 78%.

Does Tom Nield give many penalties?

A penalty was awarded in 12% of matches refereed by Tom Nield.

Which match will Tom Nield referee next?

Norwich – Bolton (Championship) on 20.09.2026. Card probabilities for this match are shown above.