Football referee stats · 25/26
Football referee stats: read the referee before the team sheet.
Cards, fouls and booking trends for every referee, split by competition, season, home or away and match half. Built for bettors, not box scores.
716 referees indexed. Try a name like Oliver or a country.
Most-covered officials
Featured referees
Ordered by matches on record. Higher booking points mean a stricter card profile.
MDMike DeanEngland · Championship, Premier League527matchesATAnthony TaylorEngland · Champions League, Championship, Europa League, Premier League, World Cup 2026520matchesMOMichael OliverEngland · Champions League, Championship, Europa League, Premier League, World Cup 2026504matchesMAMartin AtkinsonEngland · Championship, Premier League490matchesAMAndre MarrinerEngland · Championship, Premier League443matchesKFKevin FriendEngland · Championship, Premier League395matches
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Who is on the whistle next
| Kickoff | Competition | Match | Referee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jul, 19:00 | World Cup 2026 | Spain v Austria | G. Nyberg |
| 3 Jul, 23:00 | World Cup 2026 | Portugal v Croatia | E. Eskas |
| 3 Jul, 03:00 | World Cup 2026 | Switzerland v Algeria | Y. Perez |
| 4 Jul, 18:00 | World Cup 2026 | Australia v Egypt | G. Tejera |
| 4 Jul, 22:00 | World Cup 2026 | Argentina v Cape Verde Islands | D. Fischer |
| 4 Jul, 01:30 | World Cup 2026 | Colombia v Ghana | C. Turpin |
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League hubs
Learn the angle
Guides
- World Cup 2026 Referees Guide: International Card TendenciesA guide to World Cup 2026 referees and how international card tendencies differ from domestic leagues, with what to watch for card markets.
- VAR Stats Explained: How VAR Affects Cards and PenaltiesHow VAR changes cards and penalties in football, what the stats say about its impact, and what it means for card and penalty betting markets.
- Strictest Premier League Referees 2025/26: What to Look ForHow to identify the strictest Premier League referees this season using cards per game, over-rates and booking points, and why it matters for card bets.
- How To Read Referee Appointment News and Act On ItWhen referee appointments are announced, how to read them, and how to act on appointment news before the card market fully adjusts.
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