Craig Pawson: cards and referee stats
Cards and fouls in the Premier League
Premier League matches refereed from 24 October 2025 to 24 October 2026 (last 12 months).
In 20 matches, Craig Pawson showed 3.40 cards per game: 0.62 fewer than the league average (4.02). There were 5 or more cards in 25% of their matches (league: 38.5%). Ranked 13th of 16 for cards per game among referees with at least 10 matches (1st = most cards). Their matches average 22.00 fouls (league: 21.82). Their match with the most cards: Aston Villa 2-2 Brentford, on 10 October 2026, with 7.
Against the Premier League average
| Stat | Referee | League average |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 371 |
| Cards per game (yellow + red) | 3.40 | 4.02 |
| Yellows per game | 3.30 | 3.89 |
| Reds per game | 0.10 | 0.13 |
| Fouls per game | 22.00 | 21.82 |
| Matches with 5+ cards | 25% | 38.5% |
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Most recent first. Cards and fouls of both teams.
| Date | Match | Yellows | Reds | Cards | Fouls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/10/26 | AFC Bournemouth 2-0 Sunderland | 5 | 1 | 6 | 23 |
| 10/10/26 | Aston Villa 2-2 Brentford | 7 | 0 | 7 | 31 |
| 05/09/26 | Nottingham Forest 0-0 Tottenham Hotspur | 4 | 0 | 4 | 33 |
| 30/08/26 | Manchester United 5-2 Ipswich Town | 4 | 0 | 4 | 19 |
| 24/05/26 | Nottingham Forest 1-1 AFC Bournemouth | 2 | 0 | 2 | 18 |
| 09/05/26 | Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea | 6 | 0 | 6 | 34 |
| 02/05/26 | Brentford 3-0 West Ham United | 4 | 0 | 4 | 20 |
| 21/04/26 | Brighton & Hove Albion 3-0 Chelsea | 2 | 0 | 2 | 21 |
| 03/03/26 | AFC Bournemouth 0-0 Brentford | 3 | 0 | 3 | 19 |
| 27/02/26 | Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-0 Aston Villa | 6 | 0 | 6 | 31 |
| 22/02/26 | Sunderland 1-3 Fulham | 2 | 0 | 2 | 19 |
| 08/02/26 | Liverpool 1-2 Manchester City | 6 | 1 | 7 | 29 |
| 25/01/26 | Arsenal 2-3 Manchester United | 2 | 0 | 2 | 20 |
| 04/01/26 | Fulham 2-2 Liverpool | 2 | 0 | 2 | 15 |
| 27/12/25 | Burnley 0-0 Everton | 2 | 0 | 2 | 16 |
| 13/12/25 | Liverpool 2-0 Brighton & Hove Albion | 3 | 0 | 3 | 23 |
| 02/12/25 | Fulham 4-5 Manchester City | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16 |
| 29/11/25 | Everton 1-4 Newcastle United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 08/11/25 | Sunderland 2-2 Arsenal | 3 | 0 | 3 | 26 |
| 26/10/25 | Everton 0-3 Tottenham Hotspur | 2 | 0 | 2 | 17 |
Frequently asked questions
How many cards does Craig Pawson show per game?
3.40 on average in their 20 matches in the Premier League over the last 12 months (league average: 4.02).
How many yellow and red cards does Craig Pawson show per game?
3.30 yellows and 0.10 reds per game (league: 3.89 and 0.13).
How often are there 5 or more cards when Craig Pawson referees?
In 25% of their matches (league: 38.5%).
How many fouls are given per game with Craig Pawson as referee?
22.00 fouls per game between the two teams (league: 21.82).
Which match refereed by Craig Pawson had the most cards?
Aston Villa 2-2 Brentford, on 10 October 2026, with 7 cards.
Finished league matches, regular season and knockouts, with full stats for both teams. Cards = yellows + reds of both teams; the league average counts all its matches in the same period.
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