Michael Oliver: 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 28 matches, Michael Oliver showed 3.25 cards per game: 0.77 fewer than the league average (4.02). There were 5 or more cards in 21.4% of their matches (league: 38.5%). Ranked 15th of 16 for cards per game among referees with at least 10 matches (1st = most cards). Their matches average 23.18 fouls (league: 21.82). Their match with the most cards: Manchester City 1-1 Chelsea, on 4 January 2026, with 6.
Against the Premier League average
| Stat | Referee | League average |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 28 | 371 |
| Cards per game (yellow + red) | 3.25 | 4.02 |
| Yellows per game | 3.18 | 3.89 |
| Reds per game | 0.07 | 0.13 |
| Fouls per game | 23.18 | 21.82 |
| Matches with 5+ cards | 21.4% | 38.5% |
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Most recent first. Cards and fouls of both teams.
| Date | Match | Yellows | Reds | Cards | Fouls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/10/26 | Nottingham Forest 0-1 Arsenal | 2 | 0 | 2 | 22 |
| 20/09/26 | AFC Bournemouth 0-1 Liverpool | 3 | 0 | 3 | 24 |
| 13/09/26 | Manchester United 0-1 Manchester City | 3 | 1 | 4 | 27 |
| 05/09/26 | Hull City 0-0 Aston Villa | 2 | 0 | 2 | 15 |
| 30/08/26 | Chelsea 4-3 Brighton & Hove Albion | 4 | 0 | 4 | 18 |
| 22/08/26 | Brentford 3-0 Tottenham Hotspur | 2 | 0 | 2 | 31 |
| 24/05/26 | Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 Everton | 5 | 0 | 5 | 33 |
| 17/05/26 | Leeds United 1-0 Brighton & Hove Albion | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16 |
| 04/05/26 | Everton 3-3 Manchester City | 5 | 0 | 5 | 20 |
| 25/04/26 | Fulham 1-0 Aston Villa | 4 | 0 | 4 | 26 |
| 18/04/26 | Chelsea 0-1 Manchester United | 4 | 0 | 4 | 25 |
| 11/04/26 | Arsenal 1-2 AFC Bournemouth | 4 | 0 | 4 | 30 |
| 22/03/26 | Tottenham Hotspur 0-3 Nottingham Forest | 3 | 0 | 3 | 26 |
| 14/03/26 | West Ham United 1-1 Manchester City | 4 | 0 | 4 | 19 |
| 21/02/26 | Aston Villa 1-1 Leeds United | 5 | 0 | 5 | 27 |
| 07/02/26 | Manchester United 2-0 Tottenham Hotspur | 3 | 1 | 4 | 23 |
| 31/01/26 | Wolverhampton Wanderers 0-2 AFC Bournemouth | 5 | 0 | 5 | 26 |
| 24/01/26 | Fulham 2-1 Brighton & Hove Albion | 2 | 0 | 2 | 16 |
| 17/01/26 | Nottingham Forest 0-0 Arsenal | 2 | 0 | 2 | 22 |
| 04/01/26 | Manchester City 1-1 Chelsea | 6 | 0 | 6 | 26 |
| 30/12/25 | Nottingham Forest 0-2 Everton | 1 | 0 | 1 | 20 |
| 21/12/25 | Aston Villa 2-1 Manchester United | 3 | 0 | 3 | 25 |
| 13/12/25 | Burnley 2-3 Fulham | 3 | 0 | 3 | 16 |
| 06/12/25 | AFC Bournemouth 0-0 Chelsea | 2 | 0 | 2 | 28 |
| 30/11/25 | Nottingham Forest 0-2 Brighton & Hove Albion | 1 | 0 | 1 | 21 |
| 23/11/25 | Arsenal 4-1 Tottenham Hotspur | 4 | 0 | 4 | 26 |
| 01/11/25 | Brighton & Hove Albion 3-0 Leeds United | 1 | 0 | 1 | 17 |
| 26/10/25 | Aston Villa 1-0 Manchester City | 5 | 0 | 5 | 24 |
Frequently asked questions
How many cards does Michael Oliver show per game?
3.25 on average in their 28 matches in the Premier League over the last 12 months (league average: 4.02).
How many yellow and red cards does Michael Oliver show per game?
3.18 yellows and 0.07 reds per game (league: 3.89 and 0.13).
How often are there 5 or more cards when Michael Oliver referees?
In 21.4% of their matches (league: 38.5%).
How many fouls are given per game with Michael Oliver as referee?
23.18 fouls per game between the two teams (league: 21.82).
Which match refereed by Michael Oliver had the most cards?
Manchester City 1-1 Chelsea, on 4 January 2026, with 6 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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