Paul Howard: referee stats
Paul Howard (England) has shown 3.49 cards per game in 90 analysed matches โ โ10% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: lenient.
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Percentile among 2969 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 Howard by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One England | 38 | 3.79 | 4.06 | โ5% | 11% | 8% |
| League Two England | 32 | 3.59 | 4.20 | โ11% | 6% | 6% |
| EFL Trophy England | 8 | 2.75 | 3.48 | โ8% | 0% | 25% |
| FA Cup England | 5 | 2.80 | 3.08 | โ2% | 20% | 0% |
| League Cup England | 4 | 3.00 | 3.24 | โ2% | 25% | 0% |
| National League England | 1 | 3.00 | 4.11 | โ2% | 100% | 0% |
| WSL Cup England | 1 | 1.00 | 1.94 | โ2% | 0% | 0% |
| Premier League 2 Division One England | 1 | 3.00 | 4.14 | โ2% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Paul Howard
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (homeโaway) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03.10.2026 | Reading โ BradfordLeague One | 1:1 | 5 | 31 | 0 |
| 02.09.2026 | Wigan โ Milton Keynes DonsLeague One | 3:1 | 4 | 22 | 0 |
| 25.08.2026 | Cambridge United โ MillwallLeague Cup | 0:1 | 2 | 28 | 0 |
| 15.08.2026 | Oldham โ Port ValeLeague Two | 2:0 | 6 | 28 | 0 |
| 08.08.2026 | AFC Wimbledon โ Newport CountyLeague Cup | 1:1 | 3 | 26 | 1 |
| 02.05.2026 | Leyton Orient โ Burton AlbionLeague One | 2:2 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| 10.04.2026 | Colchester โ Swindon TownLeague Two | 3:0 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| 06.04.2026 | Crewe โ Salford CityLeague Two | 1:0 | 2 | 28 | 0 |
| 17.03.2026 | Newport County โ BromleyLeague Two | 0:1 | 4 | 20 | 0 |
| 11.03.2026 | Port Vale โ BradfordLeague One | 0:2 | 4 | 21 | 0 |
| 03.03.2026 | Exeter City โ Burton AlbionLeague One | 1:1 | 3 | 19 | 0 |
| 21.02.2026 | Crawley Town โ ChesterfieldLeague Two | 1:1 | 6 | 24 | 0 |
| 14.02.2026 | Blackpool โ PlymouthLeague One | 0:4 | 5 | 27 | 0 |
| 10.02.2026 | AFC Wimbledon โ NorthamptonEFL Trophy | 1:2 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| 31.01.2026 | Exeter City โ RotherhamLeague One | 0:4 | 4 | 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). 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 Paul Howard give per game?
On average 3.49 cards per game in 90 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.95).
Is Paul Howard a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Paul Howard officiates, the card count is โ10% โ profile: lenient. A red card appeared in 8% of these matches.
How often do matches with Paul Howard go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 24% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 47%. Both teams were booked in 76%.
Does Paul Howard give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 10% of matches refereed by Paul Howard.