Paul Tierney: referee stats
Paul Tierney (England) has shown 3.67 cards per game in 58 analysed matches — −7% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: lenient.
Lenient · −7%Upcoming matches with Paul Tierney
Arsenal – Leeds
10.10 11:30 · Premier League · Exp. cards: 3.4 (league avg 4.1)
Referee radar
Percentile among 2980 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)
Paul Tierney by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League England | 39 | 3.62 | 4.30 | −13% | 13% | 13% |
| Championship England | 9 | 3.11 | 3.92 | −9% | 0% | 11% |
| FA Cup England | 4 | 5.75 | 2.97 | +20% | 25% | 0% |
| League Two England | 2 | 5.00 | 3.98 | +4% | 100% | 0% |
| League Cup England | 2 | 4.00 | 3.54 | +2% | 0% | 0% |
| League One England | 1 | 3.00 | 3.88 | −2% | 0% | 0% |
| Premier League Cup England | 1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | +0% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Paul Tierney
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.09.2026 | Millwall – West HamChampionship | 2:2 | 6 | 35 | 0 |
| 08.09.2026 | Sunderland – Hull CityLeague Cup | 1:0 | 4 | 25 | 0 |
| 05.09.2026 | Manchester City – CoventryPremier League | 1:0 | 3 | 24 | 0 |
| 29.08.2026 | Middlesbrough – West BromChampionship | 3:1 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| 22.08.2026 | Everton – Crystal PalacePremier League | 2:0 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| 18.05.2026 | Arsenal – BurnleyPremier League | 1:0 | 4 | 23 | 0 |
| 10.05.2026 | Nottingham Forest – NewcastlePremier League | 1:1 | 2 | 27 | 0 |
| 02.05.2026 | Wolves – SunderlandPremier League | 1:1 | 5 | 22 | 0 |
| 18.04.2026 | Brentford – FulhamPremier League | 0:0 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| 13.04.2026 | Manchester United – LeedsPremier League | 1:2 | 6 | 27 | 0 |
| 22.03.2026 | Aston Villa – West HamPremier League | 2:0 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| 14.03.2026 | Chelsea – NewcastlePremier League | 0:1 | 4 | 19 | 0 |
| 18.02.2026 | Wolves – ArsenalPremier League | 2:2 | 3 | 14 | 0 |
| 11.02.2026 | Manchester City – FulhamPremier League | 3:0 | 4 | 18 | 0 |
| 02.02.2026 | Sunderland – BurnleyPremier League | 3:0 | 5 | 22 | 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). “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 Paul Tierney give per game?
On average 3.67 cards per game in 58 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.03).
Is Paul Tierney a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Paul Tierney officiates, the card count is −7% – profile: lenient. A red card appeared in 10% of these matches.
How often do matches with Paul Tierney go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 36% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 52%. Both teams were booked in 67%.
Does Paul Tierney give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 14% of matches refereed by Paul Tierney.
Which match will Paul Tierney referee next?
Arsenal – Leeds (Premier League) on 10.10.2026. Card probabilities for this match are shown above.