EnglandMatches analysed: 102023–2026

Josh Smith · League One: referee stats

Josh Smith (England) has shown 3.70 cards per game in 10 analysed matches — −4% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.

Average · −4%
Cards per game3.70league avg 4.05
Over 4.5 cards30%Over 3.5 cards: 40%
Matches with a penalty30%
Matches with a red card30%
Fouls per game21.7
Cards 1st / 2nd half1.4 / 2.3

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Referee radar

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

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 10 matches)

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Last matches refereed by Josh Smith

DateMatchScoreCards (home–away)FoulsPen.
24.05.2026Bolton – Stockport CountyLeague One4:1 3 191
13.05.2026Stockport County – StevenageLeague One2:0 3 200
08.11.2025Stockport County – LutonLeague One0:3 7 210
12.04.2025Wycombe – StevenageLeague One1:0 1 230
04.03.2025Lincoln – Crawley TownLeague One4:1 1 170
08.02.2025Charlton – StevenageLeague One2:0 3 190
17.08.2024Reading – WiganLeague One2:0 3 250
24.02.2024Blackpool – BoltonLeague One4:1 4 211
17.02.2024Portsmouth – ReadingLeague One4:1 7 260
03.10.2023Bolton – StevenageLeague One3:2 5 262

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). “vs league” 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 3.70 cards per game in 10 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.05).

Is Josh Smith a strict referee?

Compared with the leagues where Josh Smith officiates, the card count is −4% – profile: average. A red card appeared in 30% of these matches.

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

Over 4.5 cards in 30% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 40%. Both teams were booked in 60%.

Does Josh Smith give many penalties?

A penalty was awarded in 30% of matches refereed by Josh Smith.