EnglandMatches analysed: 1072023โ€“2026

Josh Smith: referee stats

Josh Smith (England) has shown 4.02 cards per game in 107 analysed matches โ€” +1% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.

Average ยท +1%
Cards per game4.02league avg 3.99
Over 4.5 cards37%Over 3.5 cards: 60%
Matches with a penalty21%
Matches with a red card15%
Fouls per game21.4
Cards 1st / 2nd half1.4 / 2.7

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Referee radar

Strictness 53Fouls called 29Penalties 97Red cards 93Late cards 46Away cards 74

Percentile among 2956 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)

20
1
12
73
14
35
26
17
38+

Josh Smith by competition

CompetitionMatchesCards/gLeague avgvs leaguePenaltyRed card
Championship England794.204.00+4%19%14%
League One England103.704.05โˆ’4%30%30%
Premier League England84.634.37+3%25%25%
League Cup England62.003.50โˆ’14%0%0%
FA Cup England32.333.28โˆ’5%67%0%
League Two England15.004.28+1%0%0%

Last matches refereed by Josh Smith

DateMatchScoreCards (homeโ€“away)FoulsPen.
20.09.2026Wolves โ€“ West BromChampionship1:0 3 310
12.09.2026Blackburn โ€“ MillwallChampionship3:1 8 241
05.09.2026Sheffield Utd โ€“ NorwichChampionship1:3 5 270
29.08.2026Coventry โ€“ Hull CityPremier League0:1 5 190
16.08.2026Burnley โ€“ West HamChampionship2:2 5 211
08.08.2026Derby โ€“ LincolnLeague Cup1:2 3 240
24.05.2026Bolton โ€“ Stockport CountyLeague One4:1 3 191
13.05.2026Stockport County โ€“ StevenageLeague One2:0 3 200
02.05.2026Hull City โ€“ NorwichChampionship2:1 4 251
21.04.2026Stoke City โ€“ MillwallChampionship1:3 3 190
18.04.2026Preston โ€“ West BromChampionship0:2 0 190
14.04.2026Southampton โ€“ BlackburnChampionship3:0 2 130
06.04.2026Portsmouth โ€“ Oxford UnitedChampionship2:2 6 240
21.03.2026Watford โ€“ LeicesterChampionship0:0 7 210
14.03.2026West Brom โ€“ Hull CityChampionship3:0 6 210

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). โ€œvs 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 Josh Smith give per game?

On average 4.02 cards per game in 107 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.99).

Is Josh Smith a strict referee?

Compared with the leagues where Josh Smith officiates, the card count is +1% โ€“ profile: average. A red card appeared in 15% of these matches.

How often do matches with Josh Smith go over 4.5 cards?

Over 4.5 cards in 37% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 60%. Both teams were booked in 74%.

Does Josh Smith give many penalties?

A penalty was awarded in 21% of matches refereed by Josh Smith.