Gavin Ward: referee stats
Gavin Ward (England) has shown 3.69 cards per game in 92 analysed matches โ โ6% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: lenient.
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Percentile among 2966 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)
Gavin Ward by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship England | 76 | 3.63 | 3.99 | โ8% | 9% | 13% |
| League Cup England | 6 | 2.50 | 3.33 | โ8% | 33% | 17% |
| League One England | 5 | 4.40 | 4.16 | +2% | 20% | 0% |
| FA Cup England | 3 | 5.00 | 3.28 | +10% | 0% | 0% |
| League Two England | 2 | 5.50 | 4.13 | +5% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Gavin Ward
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (homeโaway) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.09.2026 | Wrexham โ SouthamptonChampionship | 2:1 | 5 | 15 | 0 |
| 15.09.2026 | West Ham โ FulhamLeague Cup | 2:3 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| 05.09.2026 | Burnley โ Bristol CityChampionship | 1:2 | 3 | 20 | 0 |
| 29.08.2026 | Blackburn โ QPRChampionship | 1:2 | 5 | 18 | 0 |
| 15.08.2026 | Sheffield Utd โ BirminghamChampionship | 0:0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| 08.08.2026 | Cardiff โ Swindon TownLeague Cup | 3:2 | 4 | 25 | 1 |
| 08.05.2026 | Hull City โ MillwallChampionship | 0:0 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| 02.05.2026 | Ipswich โ QPRChampionship | 3:0 | 3 | 24 | 0 |
| 18.04.2026 | Portsmouth โ LeicesterChampionship | 1:0 | 5 | 23 | 0 |
| 07.04.2026 | Wrexham โ SouthamptonChampionship | 1:5 | 5 | 22 | 0 |
| 21.03.2026 | Derby โ BirminghamChampionship | 1:0 | 5 | 28 | 0 |
| 14.03.2026 | Norwich โ PrestonChampionship | 2:0 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
| 10.03.2026 | Portsmouth โ SwanseaChampionship | 1:2 | 3 | 19 | 0 |
| 28.02.2026 | Sheffield Wednesday โ SouthamptonChampionship | 1:3 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| 21.02.2026 | Stoke City โ LeicesterChampionship | 2:2 | 3 | 11 | 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 Gavin Ward give per game?
On average 3.69 cards per game in 92 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.94).
Is Gavin Ward a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Gavin Ward officiates, the card count is โ6% โ profile: lenient. A red card appeared in 12% of these matches.
How often do matches with Gavin Ward go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 32% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 49%. Both teams were booked in 74%.
Does Gavin Ward give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 11% of matches refereed by Gavin Ward.