John Busby: referee stats
John Busby (England) has shown 3.66 cards per game in 95 analysed matches โ โ7% 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)
John Busby by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship England | 75 | 3.75 | 4.00 | โ6% | 13% | 8% |
| League One England | 9 | 3.56 | 4.10 | โ6% | 22% | 11% |
| League Two England | 6 | 3.50 | 4.21 | โ6% | 17% | 0% |
| League Cup England | 4 | 2.25 | 3.22 | โ7% | 25% | 0% |
| FA Cup England | 1 | 5.00 | 3.53 | +3% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by John Busby
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (homeโaway) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.09.2026 | Portsmouth โ BlackburnChampionship | 2:2 | 3 | 25 | 0 |
| 12.09.2026 | Derby โ BirminghamChampionship | 1:2 | 4 | 20 | 0 |
| 29.08.2026 | Cardiff โ Sheffield UtdChampionship | 2:2 | 4 | 23 | 1 |
| 25.08.2026 | Stoke City โ Hull CityLeague Cup | 1:1 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| 22.08.2026 | Wrexham โ WatfordChampionship | 1:1 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| 25.04.2026 | QPR โ DerbyChampionship | 2:3 | 4 | 20 | 0 |
| 18.04.2026 | Watford โ Sheffield UtdChampionship | 0:2 | 6 | 20 | 0 |
| 11.04.2026 | Charlton โ PrestonChampionship | 1:2 | 5 | 14 | 0 |
| 03.04.2026 | Newport County โ Crawley TownLeague Two | 0:2 | 6 | 24 | 0 |
| 03.04.2026 | Birmingham โ BlackburnChampionship | 0:1 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| 21.03.2026 | QPR โ PortsmouthChampionship | 6:1 | 6 | 26 | 1 |
| 07.03.2026 | Ipswich โ LeicesterChampionship | 1:1 | 6 | 30 | 0 |
| 25.02.2026 | Sheffield Utd โ CoventryChampionship | 1:2 | 5 | 26 | 0 |
| 21.02.2026 | Southampton โ CharltonChampionship | 1:1 | 3 | 17 | 0 |
| 07.02.2026 | Birmingham โ LeicesterChampionship | 2:1 | 3 | 21 | 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 John Busby give per game?
On average 3.66 cards per game in 95 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.98).
Is John Busby a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where John Busby officiates, the card count is โ7% โ profile: lenient. A red card appeared in 7% of these matches.
How often do matches with John Busby go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 32% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 48%. Both teams were booked in 73%.
Does John Busby give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 15% of matches refereed by John Busby.