Craig Pawson

Born: March 2, 1979

Nationality: England flag English

Role: Referee

Over the last 12 months Craig Pawson has refereed 20 games, comprising 16 Premier League games, 1 Championship game, 2 EFL Cup games and 1 Europa League game. In addition he has been the Fourth Official 115 times.


During this period he has issued 0 yellow card at a rate of 0 per game and 0 red card at a rate of 0 per game.



Recent Record:
May 25, 2025
Wolves
1-1
Brentford
May 4, 2025
Brighton
1-1
Newcastle
Apr 22, 2025
Man City
2-1
Aston Villa
Apr 12, 2025
Nott'm Forest
0-1
Everton
Apr 3, 2025
Chelsea
1-0
Spurs
Mar 15, 2025
Bournemouth
1-2
Brentford
Feb 22, 2025
Arsenal
0-1
West Ham
Feb 19, 2025
Aston Villa
2-2
Liverpool
Feb 6, 2025
Liverpool
4-0
Spurs
Jan 25, 2025
Bournemouth
5-0
Nott'm Forest
Jan 14, 2025
West Ham
3-2
Fulham
Jan 7, 2025
Arsenal
0-2
Newcastle
Dec 30, 2024
Aston Villa
2-2
Brighton
Dec 26, 2024
Nott'm Forest
1-0
Spurs
Dec 22, 2024
Man Utd
0-3
Bournemouth
Dec 14, 2024
Arsenal
0-0
Everton
Dec 7, 2024
Sunderland
2-1
Stoke
Dec 3, 2024
Ipswich
0-1
Crystal Palace
Nov 28, 2024
Midtjylland
1-2
Frankfurt
Nov 25, 2024
Newcastle
0-2
West Ham

Career History
Sports Mole has 211 articles about Craig Pawson. Articles 1 to 40:
Who is the referee for Chelsea vs. Liverpool?
Who are the referee and VAR for Chelsea vs. Liverpool? Controversies and records between Premier League giants and officials
Ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash between Chelsea and Liverpool, Sports Mole covers what you need to know about the referee, VAR and their records with both clubs.
Oct 1, 18:37
 Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim pictured on August 9, 2025
Who is the referee and VAR for Man United vs. Chelsea? Past controversies and both teams' records when in charge
The referee and VAR are confirmed for Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford.
Sep 17, 15:35
 Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou pictured on July 22, 2023
Ange Postecoglou sets unwanted record against Chelsea as Tottenham boss explains ear-cupping gesture
Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou suffers an unwanted club first in the Lilywhites' 1-0 Premier League London derby defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Apr 3, 22:19
 Manchester City's Nico O'Reilly, Kevin De Bruyne and Phil Foden celebrate on March 1, 2025
Man City 3-1 Plymouth: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Nico O'Reilly, Kevin De Bruyne take down Argyle
Manchester City have to rely on a double from Nico O'Reilly to secure a place in the FA Cup quarter-finals courtesy of a 2-1 comeback win over a spirited Plymouth Argyle.
Mar 1, 19:42
 Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly is consoled by Gabriel Magalhaes after being sent off on February 22, 2025
Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly breaks unwanted Premier League record as Mikel Arteta reacts to West Ham red card
Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly sets an unwanted Premier League record with his red card in Saturday's disheartening 1-0 defeat to West Ham United at the Emirates.
Feb 22, 22:57
 Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly reacts after being sent off against West Ham United, on February 22, 2025
Premier League title race: Arsenal's hopes assessed after Myles Lewis-Skelly red card vs. West Ham United
Myles Lewis-Skelly's dismissal against West Ham United on Saturday means he will miss out on action for Arsenal, with the Gunners falling behind in the title race.
Feb 22, 19:24
 Arsenal's Declan Rice looks dejected on February 22, 2025
Arsenal 0-1 West Ham: Highlights, man of the match, stats as 10-man Gunners suffer crushing title blow
Arsenal's Premier League title hopes all but evaporate as their unbeaten home record comes to an end in a 1-0 loss to London rivals West Ham United.
Feb 22, 17:08
 Tottenham Hotspur's Radu Dragusin pictured on September 26, 2024
Ange Postecoglou delivers Radu Dragusin injury update as Tottenham's defensive crisis worsens
Tottenham Hotspur head coach Ange Postecoglou provides an update on Radu Dragusin after the Romanian came off injured in Thursday's 1-0 loss to Nottingham Forest
Dec 26, 18:29
 Nottingham Forest's Anthony Elanga celebrates scoring on December 26, 2024
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Tottenham: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Nuno Espirito Santo slays former club
Nottingham Forest shoot back into third place in the Premier League table as Nuno Espirito Santo masterminds a 1-0 win over former club Tottenham Hotspur.
Dec 26, 17:24
 Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates scoring their second goal on May 4, 2024
"I don't care about that man" - Erling Haaland hits back at ex-Manchester United star
Erling Haaland takes a swipe at former Manchester United man Roy Keane after scoring four goals in Manchester City's 5-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League.
May 4, 22:49
 Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates scoring their third goal and completes his hat-trick on May 4, 2024
Erling Haaland scores four as Manchester City keep pressure on title rivals Arsenal
Erling Haaland scores four goals as Manchester City beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 5-1 in the Premier League to keep the pressure on title rivals Arsenal.
May 4, 18:27
 Chelsea's Conor Gallagher celebrates scoring their second goal on April 27, 2024
Preview:Chelsea vs. Tottenham Hotspur - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Premier League clash between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 2, 09:15
 Chelsea's Conor Gallagher celebrates scoring their second goal on April 27, 2024
Premier League Team of the Week - Havertz, Gallagher, Robertson
Sports Mole selects its Premier League Team of the Week, including Kai Havertz, Conor Gallagher and Andrew Robertson.
Apr 28, 19:21
 Chelsea's Conor Gallagher celebrates scoring their second goal on April 27, 2024
Late Chelsea winner denied in pulsating four-goal Aston Villa draw
Chelsea have an injury-time winner ruled out in an engrossing 2-2 Premier League draw with Aston Villa, who let a 2-0 lead slip on home soil.
Apr 27, 21:03
 Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhaes celebrates scoring their third goal on February 10, 2024
Sensational Arsenal hit woeful West Ham United for six
A rampant Arsenal side obliterate London rivals West Ham United 6-0 for their biggest-ever Premier League away win.
Feb 11, 15:56
 Referee Chris Kavanagh shows a red card to Everton's Dominic Calvert-Lewin after a VAR review on January 4, 2024
Everton successful in Dominic Calvert-Lewin red card appeal
Dominic Calvert-Lewin will be available for Everton in their Premier League clash with Aston Villa on Sunday after having his red card against Crystal Palace rescinded.
Jan 9, 16:35
 Everton's Dominic Calvert-Lewin fouls Crystal Palace's Nathaniel Clyne before subsequently being shown a red card after a VAR review on January 4, 2024
Everton appeal Dominic Calvert-Lewin red card
Everton lodge an appeal against the red card given to striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin in the club's FA Cup third round tie with Crystal Palace on Thursday.
Jan 5, 15:48
 Manchester City's Jack Grealish celebrates scoring their second goal on December 10, 2023
Manchester City break Luton Town hearts to end winless run
Manchester City come from behind to beat Luton Town 2-1 at Kenilworth Road and end their four-game winless run in the Premier League.
Dec 10, 15:57
 Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez celebrates scoring their third goal on December 3, 2023
Enzo Fernandez double guides 10-man Chelsea past Brighton & Hove Albion
Enzo Fernandez scores a brace to help 10-man Chelsea claim a narrow 3-2 win over Brighton & Hove Albion in their Premier League fixture at Stamford Bridge.
Dec 3, 16:10
 Chelsea players look dejected after Ethan Pinnock scores their first goal on October 28, 2023
Brentford shock Chelsea to make Premier League history
Brentford make it three successive Premier League wins at Stamford Bridge with a 2-0 West London derby victory over Chelsea.
Oct 28, 13:27
 West Ham United manager David Moyes reacts on October 22, 2023
Preview:West Ham United vs. Everton - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between West Ham United and Everton, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 27, 12:38
 Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp reacts on October 21, 2023
Jurgen Klopp admits Liverpool got "lucky" with Ibrahima Konate decision
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits that Ibrahima Konate was "lucky" not to be sent off in Saturday's 2-0 Merseyside derby win over Everton.
Oct 21, 16:11
 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring their second goal on October 21, 2023
Mohamed Salah double sinks 10-man Everton in Merseyside derby
Liverpool rise to the top of the Premier League table and earn the Merseyside derby bragging rights with a 2-0 win over a 10-man Everton crop at Anfield.
Oct 21, 13:30
 Everton manager Sean Dyche on September 17, 2023
Preview:Brentford vs. Everton - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Brentford and Everton, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 21, 08:56
 Brentford's Rico Henry in action with AFC Bournemouth's Philip Billing and Antoine Semenyo on September 2, 2023
Brentford's Rico Henry likely to miss rest of season
Brentford defender Rico Henry is set to miss the remainder of the season after sustaining an anterior cruciate ligament injury.
Sep 20, 00:17
 Newcastle United's Callum Wilson celebrates scoring their first goal on September 16, 2023
Newcastle United edge out Brentford to end losing run
Callum Wilson scores a second-half penalty to guide Newcastle United to a narrow 1-0 win over Brentford at St. James' Park.
Sep 16, 18:34
 Eberechi Eze celebrates scoring for Crystal Palace on April 29, 2023
Crystal Palace edge past West Ham United in seven-goal spectacular
Crystal Palace return to winning ways in spectacular circumstances with a 4-3 victory over London rivals West Ham United at Selhurst Park in the Premier League.
Apr 29, 13:45
 Neil Swarbrick pictured in 2017
Premier League VAR chief 'to retire at end of season'
The Premier League's head of VAR Neil Swarbrick is reportedly planning to retire from his position at the end of a season littered with officiating errors.
Feb 27, 12:59
 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on February 25, 2023
Mikel Arteta reacts to Bukayo Saka penalty incident in Leicester City win
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta refuses to comment on a controversial Bukayo Saka penalty incident in his side's 1-0 win over Leicester City.
Feb 25, 21:54
 Brighton & Hove Albion's Kaoru Mitoma celebrates scoring their first goal with Jeremy Sarmiento and Pervis Estupinan on February 4, 2023
Brighton & Hove Albion snatch late winner at home to Bournemouth
Brighton & Hove Albion move back up to sixth in the Premier League after beating Bournemouth 1-0.
Feb 4, 16:59
 Rayan Ait-Nouri celebrates scoring for Wolverhampton Wanderers against Everton on December 26, 2022
Wolverhampton Wanderers score last-minute winner to sink Everton
Rayan Ait-Nouri scores a dramatic last-minute winner as Wolverhampton Wanderers' first Premier League game under Julen Lopetegui ends in a 2-1 victory over Everton.
Dec 26, 16:54
 Harry Kane celebrates scoring for Tottenham Hotspur against Everton on October 15, 2022
Preview:Manchester United vs. Tottenham Hotspur - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Premier League clash between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 17, 08:51
 Newcastle United's Joelinton in action with Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes on October 16, 2022
Manchester United held to goalless draw by Newcastle United
Manchester United lose ground on the Premier League's top four as they are held to an entertaining 0-0 draw by Newcastle United at Old Trafford.
Oct 16, 14:57
 Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp pictured on July 30, 2022
Darwin Nunez on target as Liverpool beat Manchester City in Community Shield
Darwin Nunez is on the scoresheet as Liverpool beat Manchester City 3-1 in the 100th Community Shield at the King Power Stadium.
Jul 30, 17:59
 Liverpool's Harvey Elliott reacts as he receives medical attention after sustaining an injury
Leeds appeal against Pascal Struijk red card for challenge on Harvey Elliott
The Liverpool forward suffered a badly dislocated left ankle.
Sep 14, 12:57
 Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips pictured on September 12, 2021
Jurgen Klopp feels cutting out Kalvin Phillips was key to beating Leeds
Goals from Mohamed Salah, Fabinho and Sadio Mane secured a 3-0 win.
Sep 13, 10:22
 Liverpool's Harvey Elliott reacts as he receives medical attention after sustaining an injury
Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott suffers serious injury
Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott suffers a serious-looking injury during his side's Premier League match against Leeds.
Sep 12, 16:53
 Diogo Jota celebrates scoring for Liverpool against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League on March 15, 2021
Wolves 0-1 Liverpool - highlights, man of the match, stats
Diogo Jota returns to haunt Wolverhampton Wanderers as his first-half winner propels Liverpool to a 1-0 win over the West Midlands outfit on Monday evening.
Mar 15, 22:06
 Southampton's Jan Bednarek fouls Manchester United's Anthony Martial in the Premier League on February 2, 2021
Arsenal lose David Luiz appeal but Southampton overturn Jan Bednarek red card
David Luiz was dismissed by referee Craig Pawson after conceding a penalty for a trip on Willian Jose.
Feb 4, 16:57
 David Luiz is sent off for Arsenal against Wolverhampton Wanderers on February 2, 2021
Mikel Arteta left seething at David Luiz red card in Wolves defeat
David Luiz was one of two Arsenal players sent off at Wolves.
Feb 2, 21:26
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