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Michael Oliver

Officiated 258 matches, 160 in the Premier League
258
Matches
3.85
Cards a game
22.8
Fouls a game
74
Penalties
36
Red cards
40.6
Booking points

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Match-by-match stats

Michael Oliver

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2.5
Avg4.35
Hit in

17/20

Hit85%
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Yellow cards
Red cards
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Recent matches

Last 20 refereed · cards, fouls and penalties
DateMatchYelRedFoulsPen
30 AugPremier LeagueCHE4-3BHA40180
25 AugChampions LeagueBOD3-0NEC21180
22 AugPremier LeagueBRE3-0TOT20311
11 AugChampions LeagueSLV2-0MJA50230
10 JulWorld CupESP2-1BEL40310
4 JulWorld CupCAN0-3MAR80380
26 JunWorld CupNOR1-4FRA20201
20 JunWorld CupNED5-1SWE30210
24 MayPremier LeagueTOT1-0EVE50330
17 MayPremier LeagueLEE1-0BHA10160
4 MayPremier LeagueEVE3-3MCI50200
25 AprPremier LeagueFUL1-0AVL40260
18 AprPremier LeagueCHE0-1MUN40250
11 AprPremier LeagueARS1-2BOU40301
7 AprChampions LeagueRMA1-2FCB50240
4 AprFA CupMCI4-0LIV60252
31 MarWC Qualification EuropeKVX0-1TUR80220
22 MarPremier LeagueTOT0-3NFO30260
19 MarEuropa LeagueSCF5-1GNK70200
14 MarPremier LeagueWHU1-1MCI40190
Average over 204.30.0524.30.25

Upcoming schedule

Michael Oliver 26/27 stats

26/27 summary

Premier League · 26/27
2
Matches
3.00
Yellows / game
0.00
Reds / game
24.5
Fouls / game
8.2
Fouls per card
30.0
Booking pts / gm
Outcomes in his matches
100%
Home wins
0%
Draws
0%
Away wins

Michael Oliver has officiated 2 matches in Premier League, showing 3.00 cards and calling 24.5 fouls a game, with 1 penalties awarded. He cards the away side more often, a lean worth noting for over-cards markets.

Cards

Per game, and how they split between the teams
Cards per game
Per gameMatchTo homeTo away
Yellow cards3.001.002.00
Red cards0.000.000.00
Total cards3.001.002.00
Booking points30.010.020.0
Fouls24.511.513.0
Match card markets
MarketHit rate
Over 3.5 cards50%
Over 4.5 cards0%
Over 5.5 cards0%
Both teams carded100%
A red card shown0%
Penalty awarded50%

Michael Oliver averages 3.00 cards a game, with over 4.5 cards landing in 0% of his matches and both teams carded in 100%.

Fouls & penalties

Premier League · 26/27
Per gameMatchTo homeTo away
Fouls24.511.513.0
Fouls per card8.2--
Penalties / game0.500.500.00
Penalty in a match50%--
Added time
AverageMatch1st half2nd half
Added time (min)13.08.54.5

Home vs away cards

per game
1.00Yellows2.00
0.00Reds0.00
1.00Total cards2.00

The away team picks up more cards in 50% of his matches.

By season & competition

Total matches: 258
LeagueMatches
Total (avg)
Total (avg)
Total (avg)
Pens
26/274131901
Premier LeaguePremier League26 (3.00)0 (0.00)49 (24.5)1
Champions LeagueChampions League27 (3.50)1 (0.50)41 (20.5)0
2683612041
World CupWorld Cup417 (4.25)0 (0.00)110 (27.5)1
WC Qualification EuropeWC Qualification Europe419 (4.75)1 (0.25)94 (23.5)0
25/264114529464
Premier LeaguePremier League2990 (3.10)2 (0.07)665 (22.9)2
FA CupFA Cup16 (6.00)0 (0.00)25 (25.0)2
Europa LeagueEuropa League17 (7.00)0 (0.00)20 (20.0)0
Champions LeagueChampions League1042 (4.20)0 (0.00)236 (23.6)0
24/2543200999910
UEFA Nations LeagueUEFA Nations League417 (4.25)0 (0.00)108 (27.0)5
Premier LeaguePremier League26121 (4.65)5 (0.19)602 (23.2)3
FA CupFA Cup27 (3.50)1 (0.50)38 (19.0)0
Europa LeagueEuropa League13 (3.00)0 (0.00)22 (22.0)0
Europa Conference LeagueEuropa Conference League16 (6.00)0 (0.00)35 (35.0)0
Champions LeagueChampions League946 (5.11)3 (0.33)194 (21.6)2
202471501612
European ChampionshipEuropean Championship46 (1.50)0 (0.00)91 (22.8)2
Friendly InternationalFriendly International10 (0.00)0 (0.00)32 (32.0)0
Euro QualificationEuro Qualification29 (4.50)0 (0.00)38 (19.0)0
23/243314677279
UAE Pro LeagueUAE Pro League18 (8.00)1 (1.00)19 (19.0)0
Premier LeaguePremier League2499 (4.13)5 (0.21)508 (21.2)6
Europa LeagueEuropa League28 (4.00)0 (0.00)42 (21.0)0
FA CupFA Cup15 (5.00)0 (0.00)20 (20.0)0
Europa Conference LeagueEuropa Conference League15 (5.00)1 (1.00)25 (25.0)2
Champions LeagueChampions League421 (5.25)0 (0.00)113 (28.3)1
22/23441492100219
Pro LeaguePro League17 (7.00)0 (0.00)34 (34.0)2
Premier LeaguePremier League3087 (2.90)1 (0.03)640 (21.3)12
Europa LeagueEuropa League211 (5.50)0 (0.00)57 (28.5)1
Carabao CupCarabao Cup11 (1.00)0 (0.00)16 (16.0)0
ChampionshipChampionship12 (2.00)0 (0.00)32 (32.0)0
Champions LeagueChampions League732 (4.57)1 (0.14)173 (24.7)4
UEFA Nations LeagueUEFA Nations League18 (8.00)0 (0.00)29 (29.0)0
UEFA Super CupUEFA Super Cup11 (1.00)0 (0.00)21 (21.0)0
21/22421381091414
Premier LeaguePremier League2783 (3.07)7 (0.26)573 (21.2)8
ChampionshipChampionship14 (4.00)0 (0.00)24 (24.0)0
FA CupFA Cup312 (4.00)0 (0.00)63 (21.0)1
Europa LeagueEuropa League415 (3.75)1 (0.25)110 (27.5)4
Carabao CupCarabao Cup12 (2.00)1 (1.00)11 (11.0)0
Europa Conference LeagueEuropa Conference League14 (4.00)0 (0.00)24 (24.0)0
Champions LeagueChampions League518 (3.60)1 (0.20)109 (21.8)1
2020381870
European ChampionshipEuropean Championship38 (2.67)1 (0.33)87 (29.0)0
202252511404
WC Qualification EuropeWC Qualification Europe525 (5.00)1 (0.20)140 (28.0)4
20/212159147110
Premier LeaguePremier League1649 (3.06)1 (0.06)357 (22.3)9
FA CupFA Cup47 (1.75)0 (0.00)85 (21.3)1
Europa LeagueEuropa League13 (3.00)0 (0.00)29 (29.0)0
19/202110470
Premier LeaguePremier League211 (5.50)0 (0.00)47 (23.5)0
18/194101750
Premier LeaguePremier League410 (2.50)1 (0.25)75 (18.8)0
17/18130240
FA CupFA Cup13 (3.00)0 (0.00)24 (24.0)0

About Michael Oliver

Overview

Michael Oliver is a England football referee who has officiated 258 professional matches in our database across approximately 6 seasons. Most recently active in the Premier League 26/27.

Career averages

Across 258 matches, Michael Oliver averages 3.71 yellow cards and 0.14 red cards per match, with 22.8 fouls awarded per match. 74 penalties and 36 red cards across the full sample.

Premier League 26/27 season

Michael Oliver has been the appointed official for 2 matches in the Premier League 26/27 season, averaging 3.00 yellow cards, 0.00 red cards and 24.5 fouls per match. 1 penalties have been awarded so far.

Cards and discipline

Over 4.5 cards have landed in 0% of Michael Oliver's matches and over 5.5 in 0%. Both teams have been carded in 100% of his games. A penalty has been awarded in 50% of matches, and a red card shown in 0%.

Home and away tendencies

Michael Oliver shows the away team more cards, averaging 2.00 a game to them versus 1.00 to the home side, with the away team carded more often in 50% of his matches. Home teams have won 100% of the games he has officiated.

Recent form

In their last 5 appointments, Michael Oliver's matches have produced an average of 3.6 total cards and 24.2 fouls per game. The most recent assignment was Chelsea vs Brighton followed by Bodø / Glimt vs NEC Nijmegen.

Next fixture

Michael Oliver is next scheduled to officiate Hull vs Aston Villa in the Premier League on April 18th.

Related

Michael Oliver stats FAQ

How many cards does Michael Oliver average per game?
Michael Oliver shows an average of 3.85 cards per game (yellow and red combined) across the 258 matches tracked on FootyMetrics.
How often do Michael Oliver's matches go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 total cards has landed in 34% of Michael Oliver's matches, and over 5.5 cards in 20%, based on the 258 matches tracked on FootyMetrics.
Does Michael Oliver show more cards to home or away teams?
Michael Oliver cards the away side more, averaging 2.08 cards a game to them versus 1.77 to the home side. The away team picks up more cards in 47% of his matches.
How many fouls does Michael Oliver call per game?
Michael Oliver calls 22.8 fouls per game on average over 258 matches.
What is Michael Oliver's next match?
Michael Oliver is the confirmed referee for Hull vs Aston Villa on 5 September.

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