Michael Oliver Referee Stats: Cards, Bookings & Foul Trends

Michael Oliver referee profile. Michael Oliver averages 3.5 total cards per match across 20 games this season, with 3.35 yellows, 11% below the 3.74 league average, making them a more lenient official. That ranks #17 for total cards in UEFA Champions League. See Michael Oliver's yellow-card tendency versus the league average, foul rate and recent matches officiated.

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Card & foul profile · 20 games this season

Total cards/match: 3.45 (rank #17)

Yellow cards/match: 3.35 (rank #15)

Red cards/match: 0.10

Fouls/match: 24.10 (rank #8)

Cards to home side: 49%

League yellow avg: 3.74

Michael Oliver shows 3.35 yellows per match vs the 3.74 league average, 11% more lenient than average. Useful for card and booking markets.

Recent matches officiated (cards shown)

20 Oct 2026 · Paris Saint-Germain 4-2 Barcelona 1 🟨
18 Oct 2026 · Nottingham Forest 0-1 Arsenal 2 🟨
15 Oct 2026 · Olympique de Marseille 0-1 Olympiacos FC 4 🟨
28 Sep 2026 · Türkiye 1-4 Italy 3 🟨
20 Sep 2026 · Bournemouth 0-1 Liverpool 3 🟨
13 Sep 2026 · Manchester United 0-1 Manchester City 4 🟨
08 Sep 2026 · Real Madrid 2-1 Inter 4 🟨
05 Sep 2026 · Hull City 0-0 Aston Villa 2 🟨
30 Aug 2026 · Chelsea 0-0 Brighton & Hove Albion 4 🟨
25 Aug 2026 · Bodø/Glimt 3-0 NEC Nijmegen 3 🟨

FAQ

How many cards does Michael Oliver show per match?

Michael Oliver averages 3.5 total cards per match (3.35 yellow, 0.10 red) across 20 games this season.

Is Michael Oliver a strict referee?

Michael Oliver's 3.35 yellow cards per match is 11% below the league average of 3.74, more lenient than average, ranking #17 in the league for total cards.

How often does Michael Oliver show a red card?

Roughly once every 10 matches (0.10 red cards per game on average).

Does Michael Oliver favour the home team?

49% of Michael Oliver's yellow cards go to the home side: Michael Oliver splits cards evenly between home and away teams.

What was Michael Oliver's most recent match?

Paris Saint-Germain 4-2 Barcelona on 20 October 2026, with 1 cards shown.

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