Premier League discipline report, 3 November 2026: 348 yellow and 14 red cards in 84 Premier League matches of the 2026/27 season, 4.31 cards per match (both teams together). Bournemouth and Newcastle are level on the most per match (2.75) and Coventry have collected the fewest per match (1.14 over 7 matches).
This page is the team and referee view of Premier League discipline. The player table — who has been booked most — is on Premier League top cards. The report is rebuilt every week from the match records.
Which Premier League Teams Collect the Most Cards?
Bournemouth (22 yellow, 0 red in 8 matches) and Newcastle (22 yellow, 0 red in 8 matches) are level at the top of the Premier League count per match, on 2.75. Brentford, Crystal Palace and Sunderland have had two red cards each, the most of any team; 9 of the 20 teams have had none. Every team with at least 2 counted matches is listed below.
| Team | Matches | Yellow | Red | Cards per match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth | 8 | 22 | 0 | 2.75 |
| Newcastle | 8 | 22 | 0 | 2.75 |
| Brentford | 9 | 22 | 2 | 2.67 |
| Liverpool | 9 | 23 | 1 | 2.67 |
| Hull City | 9 | 24 | 0 | 2.67 |
| Brighton | 8 | 20 | 1 | 2.63 |
| Fulham | 8 | 19 | 1 | 2.50 |
| Chelsea | 8 | 17 | 1 | 2.25 |
| Aston Villa | 9 | 19 | 1 | 2.22 |
| Nottingham Forest | 9 | 20 | 0 | 2.22 |
| Sunderland | 8 | 15 | 2 | 2.13 |
| Ipswich | 9 | 18 | 1 | 2.11 |
| Manchester United | 8 | 16 | 0 | 2.00 |
| Crystal Palace | 8 | 13 | 2 | 1.88 |
| Everton | 8 | 15 | 0 | 1.88 |
| Leeds | 8 | 15 | 0 | 1.88 |
| Manchester City | 9 | 13 | 1 | 1.56 |
| Tottenham | 9 | 13 | 1 | 1.56 |
| Arsenal | 9 | 14 | 0 | 1.56 |
| Coventry | 7 | 8 | 0 | 1.14 |
Which Referees Have Shown the Most Cards in the Premier League This Season?
Referees with at least 3 Premier League matches this season, ordered by cards per match. These are counts of what happened in the matches each referee took charge of, not a judgement of the official. 32 matches refereed by officials below that floor, or whose name in the record is not complete enough to be sure who they are, are counted in the totals but not listed.
| Referee | Matches | Yellow | Red | Cards per match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Attwell | 3 | 18 | 2 | 6.67 |
| John Brooks | 4 | 23 | 3 | 6.50 |
| Chris Kavanagh | 6 | 32 | 4 | 6.00 |
| Craig Pawson | 4 | 20 | 1 | 5.25 |
| Paul Tierney | 3 | 15 | 0 | 5.00 |
| Peter Bankes | 4 | 18 | 0 | 4.50 |
| Samuel Barrott | 3 | 13 | 0 | 4.33 |
| Tony Harrington | 3 | 13 | 0 | 4.33 |
| Andy Madley | 4 | 16 | 0 | 4.00 |
| Jarred Gillett | 3 | 12 | 0 | 4.00 |
| Darren England | 3 | 11 | 0 | 3.67 |
| Michael Oliver | 5 | 14 | 1 | 3.00 |
| Thomas Bramall | 4 | 9 | 1 | 2.50 |
| Michael Salisbury | 3 | 7 | 0 | 2.33 |
When Do Premier League Cards Come?
Of the 362 card events in normal time across 84 matches with a minute on every card, 122 came between the 76th minute and the final whistle and 132 in the first half (stoppage time counts in its half's last band).
| Minutes | 0–15 | 16–30 | 31–45+ | 46–60 | 61–75 | 76–90+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card events | 20 | 44 | 68 | 55 | 53 | 122 |
Is 2026/27 More or Less Card-Heavy Than 2025/26?
2026/27 so far: 4.31 cards per match over 84 matches. 2025/26 in full: 4.09 over 365 matches, counted the same way. Early-season figures move week to week; the gap is a measurement of matches played so far, not a forecast.
The Top of the Premier League Player Table
The first three in the player table: V. Janelt (Brentford, 6 yellow, 1 red); M. Crooks (Hull City, 5 yellow); M. Cash (Aston Villa, 5 yellow). Players level with them, and the full table, are on Premier League top cards.
How These Figures Are Counted
- The figures come from the match records that name a referee: 90 of the 90 finished Premier League matches this season. A match counts when its card events and its card statistics agree, or when both say it had no card at all; 6 do not, and are left out.
- A second yellow is a yellow card and a red card. A team's cards per match are its own cards; the league figure counts both teams.
- The minute bands count card events; a card in stoppage time belongs to the last band of its half; extra time is left out.
- Everything here is a count of what has happened. Nothing on this page is a prediction.
Premier League Discipline Report — FAQs
How Many Cards Have Been Shown in the Premier League This Season?
348 yellow and 14 red cards in 84 counted matches of 2026/27, 4.31 per match, as of 3 November 2026.
Which Premier League Team Has Collected the Most Cards per Match?
Bournemouth and Newcastle, level on 2.75 cards per match, as of 3 November 2026.
Where Is the List of Premier League Players With the Most Cards?
On Premier League top cards, the player table, updated from the same match records. This report covers teams, referees and the minute of each card.
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