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Premier League Discipline 2020-21

Welcome to the the Premier League’s 2020-21 season! This page is your one-stop destination for all things related to discipline in the most exciting football league on the planet. We’re not just talking about red and yellow cards here, but also the nitty-gritty details that often go unnoticed. From the most disciplined teams to the players who couldn’t resist a cheeky foul, we’ve got it all covered. Ever wondered which manager had the most words with the referee? Or which player spent the most time in the sin bin? We’ve got those answers too! The 2020-21 season was a rollercoaster ride of emotions, filled with unexpected twists and turns. It was a season where discipline played a crucial role in defining the fate of many matches. So, buckle up as we take you on a journey through the highs and lows of Premier League discipline in the 2020-21 season. It’s going to be a fun ride, filled with facts, stats, and stories that will make you see your favorite teams and players in a whole new light!

PlayerClubNationalityCards
Lewis DunkBrighton and Hove Albion England2
Semi AjayiWest Bromwich AlbionNigeria1
Joachim AndersenFulham Denmark1
César AzpilicuetaChelseaSpain1
Jan BednarekSouthamptonPoland1
Christian BentekeCrystal Palace Belgium1
Yves BissoumaBrighton and Hove Albion Mali1
João CanceloManchester CityPortugal1
Mathew CashAston VillaEngland1
Andreas ChristensenChelsea Denmark1
Liam CooperLeeds Scotland1
Craig DawsonWest Ham UnitedEngland1
Matt DohertyTottenham HotspurIreland1
Lucas DigneEverton France1
John EganSheffield United Ireland1
Ryan FraserNewcastle UnitedScotland1
Kieran GibbsWest Bromwich Albion England1
Jeff HendrickNewcastle UnitedIreland1
Phil JagielkaSheffield UnitedEngland1
Alexandre JankewitzSouthamptonSwitzerland1
Aboubakar KamaraFulham France1
Erik LamelaTottenham HotspurArgentina1
Tariq LampteyBrighton and Hove AlbionEngland1
Bernd LenoArsenalGermany1
Jake LivermooreWest Bromwich AlbionEngland1
David LuizArsenalBrazil1
Douglas LuizAston VillaBrazil1
John LundstormSheffield UnitedEngland1
Gabriel MagalhãesArsenal Brazil1
Anthony MartialManchester United France1
Neal MaupayBrighton and Hove AlbionFrance1
Luka MilivojevicCrystal PalaceSerbia1
Tyrone MingsAston VillaEngland1
João MoutinhoWolverhapton WanderersPortugal1
Nicolas PépéArsenalIvory Coast1
Matheus PereiraWest Bromwich AlbionBrazil1
RicharlisonEverton Brazil1
Antonee RobinsonFulham United States1
Fabian Schär'Newcastle UnitedSwitzerland1
Thiago SilvaChelseaBrazil1
Tomas SoucekWest Ham UnitedCzech Republic1
John StonesManchester CityEngland1
Jannik VestergaardSouthamptonDenmark1
Ollie WatkinsAston VillaEngland1
Ben WhiteBrighton Hove AlbionEngland1
Granit XhakaArsenal Switzerland1
Total Red Cards2020-2147

Premier League Discipline 2020-21: A Season of Cards

When it comes to discipline in the Premier League, the 2020-21 season was certainly one for the books. From an abundance of yellow cards to a fair share of reds, the season was rife with moments that had fans on the edge of their seats.

Sheffield United: The Yellow Card Champions

Sheffield United emerged as the club with the most yellow cards in the 2020-21 season. The Blades, as they are fondly known, were handed a staggering number of yellow cards, making them the most cautioned team of the season. This record is a testament to the intense and aggressive style of play that Sheffield United brought to the pitch every matchday.

Players with the Most Yellow Cards

On the individual front, three players stood out for their high number of yellow cards. Harry Maguire of Manchester United, Conor Gallagher of West Bromwich Albion, and John McGinn of Aston Villa were the most cautioned players in the Premier League for the 2020-21 season. Their tenacity and commitment often tipped over into bookings, making them the most yellow-carded players of the season.

PlayerClubNationalityCards
Conor GallagherWest Bromwich AlbionEngland11
Harry MaguireManchester UnitedEngland11
John McGinnAston VillaScotland12
Kalvin PhillipsLeeds UnitedEngland10
Pierre-Emile HøjbjergTottenham HotspurDenmark9
Mason HolgateEvertonEngland9
George BaldockSheffield UnitedEngland8
Héctor BellerínArsenalSpain8
Yves BissoumaBrighton and Hove AlbionMali8
Isaac HaydenNewcastle UnitedEngland8
Douglas LuizAston VillaBrazil8
John LundstramSheffield UnitedEngland8
Luka MilivojevicCrystal PalaceSerbia8
Rúben NevesWolverhampton WanderersPortugal8
Luke ShawManchester UnitedEngland8
Joachim AndersenFulhamDenmark7
Luke AylingLeeds UnitedEngland7
Ezgjan AlioskiLeeds UnitedNorth Macedonia7
Stuart DallasLeeds UnitedNorthern Ireland7
Bobby De Cordova-ReidFulhamJamaica7
John EganSheffield UnitedIreland7
Jonny EvansLeicester CityNorthern Ireland7
Wesley FofanaLeicester CityFrance7
N'Golo KantéChelseaFrance7
David McGoldrickSheffield UnitedIreland7
Jonjo ShelveyNewcastle UnitedEngland7
Tomas SoucekWest Ham UnitedCzech Republic7
Matt TargettAston VillaEngland7
Ashley WestwoodBurnleyEngland7
Granit XhakaArsenalSwitzerland7
André-Frank Zambo AnguissaFulhamCameroon6
AllanEvertonBrazil6
César AzpilicuetaChelseaSpain5
Matthew CashAston VillaEngland6
Abdoulaye DoucouréEvertonFrance6
FabinhoLiverpoolBrazil6
Bruno FernandesManchester UnitedPortugal6
FernandinhoManchester CityBrazil6
Jack GrealishAston VillaEngland6
Mateusz KlichLeeds UnitedPoland6
Wilfred NdidiLeicester CityNigeria6
Oliver NorwordSheffield UnitedNorthern Ireland6
RodrigoManchester CitySpain6
Oriol RomeuSouthamptonSpain6
Enda StevensSheffield UnitedIreland6
James TarkowskiBurnleyEngland6
Youri TielemansLeicester CityBelgium6
Wilfried ZahaCrystal PalaceCote D'Ivoire6
Chris BashamSheffield UnitedEngland5
Jan BednarekSouthamptonPoland5
Ryan BertrandSouthamptonEngland5
Dan BurnBrighton and Hove AlbionEngland5
João CanceloManchester CityPortugal5
Conor CoadyWolverhampton WanderersEngland5
Lewis DunkBrighton and Hove AlbionEngland5
FredManchester UnitedBrazil5
Darnell FurlongWest Bromwich AlbionEngland5
Mario LeminaFulhamGabon5
Giovani Lo CelsoTottenham HotspurArgentina5
Ademola LookmanFulhamEngland5
Matthew LowtonBurnleyEngland5
Nampalys MendyLeicester CityFrance5
Angelo OgbonnaWest Ham UnitedItaly5
Thomas ParteyArsenalGhana5
Harrison ReedFulhamEngland5
Sergio ReguilónTottenham HotspurSpain5
Nélson SemedoWolverhampton WanderersPortugal5
Bernardo SilvaManchester CityPortugal5
Joel WardCrystal PalaceEngland5
James Ward-ProwseSouthamptonEngland5
Harry WinksTottenham HotspurEngland5
Nathan AkéManchester CityNetherlands4
Jordan AyewCrystal PalaceGhana4
Ashley BarnesBurnleyEngland4
Kyle BartleyWest Bromwich AlbionEngland4
Sander BergeSheffield UnitedNorway4
Edinson CavaniManchester UnitedUruguay4
Dani CeballosArsenalSpain4
Liam CooperLeeds UnitedScotland4
Leander DendonckerWolverhampton WanderersBelgium4
Rúben DiasManchester CityPortugal4
Moussa DjenepoSouthamptonMali4
Federico FernándezNewcastle UnitedArgentina4
John FleckSheffield UnitedScotland4
Christian FuchsLeicester CityAustria4
Ben GodfreyEvertonEngland4
James JustinLeicester CityEngland4
Michael KeaneEvertonEngland4
Maxmilian KilmanWolverhampton WanderersEngland4
Cheikhou KouyatéCrystal PalaceSenegal4
Mateo KovacicChelseaCroatia4
Emil KrafthNewcastle UnitedSweden4
Erik LamelaTottenham HotspurArgentina4
Jamaal LascellesNewcastle UnitedEngland4
Jamal LewisNewcastle UnitedNorthern Ireland4
James MaddisonLeicester CityEngland4
Tyrone MingsAston VillaEngland4
Pedro NetoWolverhampton WanderersPortugal4
Marcus RashfordManchester UnitedEngland4
RicharlisonEvertonBrazil4
Jairo RiedewaldCrystal PalaceNetherlands4
Antonee RobinsonFulhamUnited States4
James RodríguezEvertonColombia4
Fabian SchärNewcastle UnitedSwitzerland4
ThiagoLiverpoolSpain4
Kieran TierneyArsenalScotland4
Adama TraoréWolverhampton WanderersSpain4
Kyle Walker-PetersSouthamptonEngland4
Adam WebsterBrighton and Hove AlbionEngland4
Okay YokusluWest Bromwich AlbionTurkey4
Ola AinaFulhamNigeria3
Semi AjayiWest Bromwich AlbionNigeria3
Ethan AmpaduSheffield UnitedWales3
Miguel AlmirónNewcastle UnitedParaguay3
Daniel AmarteyLeicester CityGhana3
Michail AntonioWest Ham UnitedEngland3
Pierre-Emerick AubameyangArsenalGabon3
Stuart ArmstrongSouthamptonScotland3
Eric BaillyManchester UnitedCote D'Ivoire3
Patrick BamfordLeeds UnitedEngland3
Steven BergwijnTottenham HotspurNetherlands3
Robbie BradyBurnleyIreland3
Gary CahillCrystal PalaceEngland3
Dominic Calvert-LewinEvertonEngland3
Ben ChilwellChelseaEngland3
Cieran ClarkNewcastle UnitedIreland3
Vladimir CoufalWest Ham UnitedCzech Republic3
Aaron CresswellWest Ham UnitedEngland3
Karl DarlowNewcastle UnitedEngland3
Tom DaviesEvertonEngland3
Ibrahima DialloSouthamptonFrance3
Eric DierTottenham HotspurEngland3
Issa DiopWest Ham UnitedFrance3
EdersonManchester CityBrazil3
Mohamed ElnenyArsenalEgypt3
Eberechi EzeCrystal PalaceEngland3
Pablo FornalsWest Ham UnitedSpain3
André GomesEvertonPortugal3
Pascal GroßBrighton and Hove AlbionGermany3
Dean HendersonManchester UnitedEngland3
Alireza JahanbakhshBrighton and Hove AlbionIran3
Daniel JamesManchester UnitedWales3
Reece JamesChelseaEngland3
JoelintonNewcastle UnitedBrazil3
Ozan KabakLiverpoolTurkey3
Ezri Konsa NgoyoAston VillaEngland3
Alexandre LacazetteArsenalFrance3
Jesse LingardWest Ham UnitedEngland3
Ruben Loftus-CheekFulhamEngland3
James McArthurCrystal PalaceScotland3
Ben MeeBurnleyEngland3
James MilnerLiverpoolEngland3
Sadio ManéLiverpoolSenegal3
Aleksandar MitrovicFulhamSerbia3
João MoutinhoWolverhampton WanderersPortugal3
Marvelous NakambaAston VillaZimbabwe3
Jacob MurphyNewcastle UnitedEngland3
Ricardo PereiraLeicester CityPortugal3
Tanguy NdombeleTottenham HotspurFrance3
Daniel PodenceWolverhampton WanderersPortugal3
Paul PogbaManchester UnitedFrance3
Dara O'SheaWest Bromwich AlbionIreland3
RaphinhaLeeds UnitedBrazil3
Tyler RobertsLeeds UnitedWales3
Jack RobinsonSheffield UnitedEngland3
RodrigoLeeds UnitedSpain3
Jay RodriguezBurnleyEngland3
Morgan SansonAston VillaFrance3
Thiago SilvaChelseaBrazil3
Jeffrey SchluppCrystal PalaceGhana3
Moussa SissokoTottenham HotspurFrance3
Raheem SterlingManchester CityEngland4
Pascal StruijkLeeds UnitedNetherlands3
Kenny TeteFulhamNetherlands3
Joël VeltmanBrighton and Hove AlbionNetherlands3
Jannik VestergaardSouthamptonDenmark3
Aaron Wan-BissakaManchester UnitedEngland3
Craig DawsonWest Ham UnitedEngland3
Ben WhiteBrighton and Hove AlbionEngland3
Andriy YarmolenkoWest Ham UnitedUkraine3
Hakim ZiyechChelseaMorocco3
Kurt ZoumaChelseaFrance3
Marc AlbrightonLeicester CityEngland2
Toby AldereireldTottenham HotspurBelgium2
Trent Alexander-ArnoldLiverpoolEngland2
Marcos AlonsoChelseaSpain2
Steven AlzateBrighton and Hove AlbionColombia2
Alphonse AreolaFulhamFrance2
Phil BardsleyBurnleyScotland2
BernardEvertonBrazil2
Jayden BogleSheffield UnitedEngland2
Willy BolyWolverhampton WanderersIvory Coast2
Oliver BurkeSheffield UnitedScotland2
Josh BrownhillBurnleyEngland2
Joe BryanFulhamEngland2
Tom CairneyFulhamScotland2
Ivan CavaleiroFulhamPortugal2
Andreas ChristensenChelseaDenmark2
Nathaniel ClyneCrystal PalaceEngland2
Jack CorkBurnleyEngland2
Mbaye DiagneWest Bromwich AlbionSenegal2
Matt DohertyTottenham HotspurIreland2
Lucas DigneEvertonFrance2
Paul DummettNewcastle UnitedWales2
Ahmed El MohamadyAston VillaEgypt2
Lukasz FabianskiWest Ham UnitedPoland2
Roberto FirminoLiverpoolBrazil2
Ryan FredericksWest Ham UnitedEngland2
Anwar El GhaziAston VillaNetherlands2
Mason GreenwoodManchester UnitedEngland2
Vicente GuaitaCrystal PalaceSpain2
Jóhann GudmundssonBurnleyIceland2
Kortney HauseAston VillaEngland2
Kai HavertzChelseaGermany2
Jack HarrisonLeeds UnitedEngland2
Michael HectorFulhamJamaica2
Rob HoldingArsenalEngland2
Branislav IvanovicWest Bromwich AlbionSerbia2
Gabriel JesusManchester CityBrazil2
Curtis JonesLiverpoolEngland2
JorginhoChelseaItaly2
Diogo JotaLiverpoolPortugal2
Tariq LampteyBrighton and Hove AlbionEngland2
Jake LivermoreWest Bromwich AlbionEngland2
Kevin LongBurnleyIreland2
Sean LongstaffNewcastle UnitedEngland2
MarçalWolverhampton WanderersBrazil2
Nemanja MaticManchester UnitedSerbia2
Ainsley Maitland-NilesWest Bromwich AlbionEngland2
Alex McCarthySouthamptonEngland2
Maxime Le MarchandFulhamFrance2
Joel MatipLiverpoolCameroon2
Oliver McBurnieSheffield UnitedScotland2
Scott McTominayManchester UnitedScotland2
Gabriel MagalhãesArsenalBrazil2
Pablo MaríArsenalSpain2
Arthur MasuakuWest Ham UnitedDRC2
Benjamin MendyManchester CityFrance2
Édouard MendyChelseaSenegal2
Mason MountChelseaEngland2
Yerry MinaEvertonColombia2
Nathaniel PhillipsLiverpoolEngland2
Matheus PereiraWest Bromwich AlbionBrazil2
Ayoze PérezLeicester CitySpain2
Christian PulisicChelseaUnited States2
Declan RiceWest Ham UnitedEngland2
Matt RitchieNewcastle UnitedScotland2
Andrew RobertsonLiverpoolScotland2
Hal Robson-KanuWest Bromwich AlbionWales2
Robert SánchezBrighton and Hove AlbionSpain2
Romaine SawyersWest Bromwich AlbionSaint Kits2
Xherdan ShaqiriLiverpoolSwitzerland2
Gylfi SigurudssonEvertonIceland2
Fábio SilvaWolverhampton WanderersPortugal2
Jack StephensSouthamptonEngland2
Robert SnodgrassWest Bromwich AlbionScotland2
Çaglar SöyüncüLeicester CityTurkey2
Japhet TangangaTottenham HotspurEngland2
Nathan TellaSouthamptonEngland2
Luke ThomasLeicester CityEngland2
Leandro TrossardBrighton and Hove AlbionBelgium2
Axel TuanzebeManchester UnitedEngland2
Patrick van AanholtCrystal PalaceNetherlands2
Carlos ViníciusTottenham HotspurBrazil2
Ollie WatkinsAston VillaEngland2
Timo WernerChelseaGermany2
Callum WilsonNewcastle UnitedEngland2
AlissonLiverpoolBrazil1
Che AdamsSouthamptonEngland1
Tosin AdarabioyoFulhamEngland1
Rayan Aït-NouriWolverhampton WanderersFrance1
Kepa ArrizabalagaChelseaSpain1
Fabián BalbuenaWest Ham UnitedParaguay1
Gareth BaleTottenham HotspurWales1
Christian BentekeCrystal PalaceBelgium1
Rhian BrewsterWolverhampton WanderersEngland1
Kean BryanSheffield UnitedEngland1
Andy CarrolNewcastle UnitedEngland1
Timothy CastagneLeicester CityBelgium1
Hamza ChoudhuryLeicester CityEngland1
Scott DannCrystal PalaceEngland1
Ben DaviesTottenham HotspurWales1
Kevin De BruyneManchester CityBelgium1
Fabian DelphEvertonEngland1
Moussa DjenepoSouthamptonMali1
Virgil van DijkLiverpoolNetherlands1
Jimmy DunneBurnleyIreland1
Timothy Fosu-MensahManchester UnitedNetherlands1
Sam JohnstoneWest Bromwich AlbionEngland1
Kieran GibbsWest Bromwich AlbionEngland1
Olivier GiroudChelseaFrance1
Karlan GrantWest Bromwich AlbionEngland1
İlkay GündoğanManchester CityGermany1
Jeff HendrickNewcastle UnitedIreland1
Pablo HernándezLeeds UnitedSpain1
Ki-Jana HoeverWolverhampton WanderersNetherlands1
Kelechi IheanachoLeicester CityNigeria1
Danny IngsSouthamptonEngland1
Phil JagielkaSheffield UnitedEngland1
Ben JohnsonWest Ham UnitedEngland1
Harry KaneTottenham HotspurEngland1
Aboubakar KamaraFulhamFrance1
Maximilian KilmanWolverhampton WanderersEngland1
Robin KochLeeds UnitedGermany1
Manuel LanziniWest Ham UnitedArgentina1
Aymeric LaporteManchester CityFrance1
Diego LlorenteLeeds UnitedSpain1
Max LoweSheffield UnitedEngland1
Naby KeitaLiverpoolGuinea1
Alexis Mac AllisterBrighton and Hove AlbionArgentina1
Javier ManquilloNewcastle UnitedSpain1
Emiliano MartínezAston VillaArgentina1
Neal MaupayBrighton and Hove AlbionFrance1
James McCarthyCrystal PalaceIreland1
Dwight McNeilBurnleyEngland1
Scott McTominayManchester UnitedScotland1
Takumi MinaminoSouthamptonJapan1
Tyrick MitchellCrystal PalaceEngland1
Lucas MouraTottenham HotspurBrazil1
Joel MumbongoBurnleySweden1
Niels NkounkouEvertonFrance1
Mark NobleWest Ham UnitedEngland1
Denis OdoiFulhamBelgium1
Josh OnomahFulhamEngland1
Robin OlsenEvertonSweden1
Ben OsburnSheffield UnitedEngland1
Owen OtasowieWolverhampton WanderersUnited States1
Rui PatrícioWolverhampton WanderersPortugal1
Lee PeltierWest Bromwich AlbionEngland1
Nicolas PépéArsenalCote D'Ivoire1
Matt PhillipsWest Bromwich AlbionScotland1
Jordan PickfordEvertonEngland1
Erik PietersBurnleyNetherlands1
Nick PopeBurnleyEngland1
Kayne RamsaySouthamptonEngland1
Aaron RamsdaleSheffield UnitedEngland1
Nathan RedmondSouthamptonEngland1
Mat RyanBrighton and Hove AlbionAustralia1
Bukayo SakaArsenalEngland1
Mohammed SalisuSouthamptonGhana1
Romain SaïssWolverhampton WanderersMorocco1
Davinson SanchezTottenham HotspurColombia1
Billy SharpSheffield UnitedEngland1
Cédric SoaresArsenalPortugal1
Dale StephensBurnleyEngland1
Charlie TaylorBurnleyEngland1
Neil TaylorAston VillaWales1
James TomkinsCrystal PalaceEngland1
Ferran TorresManchester CitySpain1
Cenk TosunEvertonTurkey1
Bertrand TraoréAston VillaBurkina Faso1
Donny van de BeekManchester UnitedNetherlands1
Jamie VardyLeicester CityEngland1
Kyle WalkerManchester CityEngland1
Caleb WattsSouthamptonAustralia1
Georginio WijnaldumLiverpoolLiverpool1
Joseph WillockArsenalEngland1
Neco WilliamsLiverpoolWales1
Total Yellow Cards2020-211095

Red Cards of the Season

Switching gears to the more severe disciplinary action, the 2020-21 season saw a total of 47 red cards handed out to 46 players. This statistic underscores the high-stakes nature of the Premier League, where every tackle could potentially lead to a sending off.

2020-21 Red Cards by Clubs2020-21 Yellow Cards by Clubs
ClubNo.ClubNo.
Brighton & Hove Albion6Sheffield United73
Arsenal5Fulham67
Aston Villa4Manchester United64
West Bromwich Albion4Aston Villa63
Chelsea3Leeds United61
Fulham3Leicester City61
Newcastle United3Newcastle United61
Sheffield United3Everton59
Southampton3Crystal Palace54
Crystal Palace2Tottenham Hotspur53
Everton2Wolverhampton Wanderers53
Manchester City2Southampton52
Tottenham Hotspur2West Bromwich Albion51
West Ham United2Chelsea49
Leeds United1Burnley48
Manchester United1West Ham United48
Wolverhampton Wanderers1Arsenal47
Burnley0Manchester City46
Leicester City0Brighton and Hove Albion45
Liverpool0Liverpool40
Total Red Cards47Total Yellow Cards1095

Interestingly, three players – Fabián Balbuena, Kyle Walker-Peters, and Erik Pieters – had their red cards rescinded. This rare occurrence highlights the dynamic nature of football, where decisions can be overturned upon review.

Yellow Card Tally

The total number of yellow cards for the 2020-21 season was a whopping 1095, shared among 358 players. This figure is a clear indication of the competitive spirit that pervades the Premier League, with players pushing the boundaries in their quest for victory.

Club Discipline: Red and Yellow Cards

When we combine the total number of red and yellow cards, we get a comprehensive picture of club discipline in the Premier League for the 2020-21 season. This combined tally provides a unique insight into the disciplinary records of the clubs, shedding light on their on-pitch conduct throughout the season.

So, there you have it – a detailed look at the disciplinary records of the Premier League in the 2020-21 season. From the most cautioned team to the most yellow-carded players, these statistics offer a fascinating glimpse into the world of football discipline. As we look forward to the next season, one can only wonder what new records will be set and which teams and players will make their mark in the annals of Premier League discipline.