John Busby Referee Stats: Cards, Bookings & Foul Trends
How strict is John Busby? John Busby averages 3.8 total cards per match across 20 games this season, with 3.65 yellows, 6% below the 3.87 league average, making them a more lenient official. That ranks #19 for total cards in Championship. Use the card and foul averages below to gauge John Busby's discipline level before betting card markets.
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Card & foul profile · 20 games this season
John Busby shows 3.65 yellows per match vs the 3.87 league average, 6% more lenient than average. Useful for card and booking markets.
Recent matches officiated (cards shown)
- 24 Oct 2026 · Charlton Athletic 1-0 Norwich City
- 13 Oct 2026 · Cardiff City 5-1 Watford 5 🟨
- 19 Sep 2026 · Portsmouth 2-2 Blackburn Rovers 3 🟨
- 12 Sep 2026 · Derby County 1-2 Birmingham City 4 🟨
- 29 Aug 2026 · Cardiff City 2-2 Sheffield United 4 🟨
- 22 Aug 2026 · Wrexham 1-1 Watford 2 🟨
- 25 Apr 2026 · Queens Park Rangers 2-3 Derby County 4 🟨
- 18 Apr 2026 · Watford 0-2 Sheffield United 6 🟨
- 11 Apr 2026 · Charlton Athletic 1-2 Preston North End 5 🟨
- 03 Apr 2026 · Birmingham City 0-1 Blackburn Rovers 1 🟨
FAQ
How many cards does John Busby show per match?
John Busby averages 3.8 total cards per match (3.65 yellow, 0.10 red) across 20 games this season.
Is John Busby a strict referee?
John Busby's 3.65 yellow cards per match is 6% below the league average of 3.87, more lenient than average, ranking #19 in the league for total cards.
How often does John Busby show a red card?
Roughly once every 10 matches (0.10 red cards per game on average).
Does John Busby favour the home team?
45% of John Busby's yellow cards go to the home side: John Busby shows more cards to away teams (55%).
What was John Busby's most recent match?
Charlton Athletic 1-0 Norwich City on 24 October 2026.
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