Craig Pawson
Born: March 2, 1979 (age 44)
Nationality: 
English
EnglishRole: Referee
Over the last 12 months Craig Pawson has refereed 38 games, comprising 22 Premier League games, 3 Championship games, 4 FA Cup games, 2 Europa Conference League games, 1 Club Friendlies 1 game, 3 Europa League games, 1 Community Shield game, 1 Champions League game and 1 Nations League game. In addition he has been the Fourth Official 71 times.
During this period he has issued 43 yellow cards at a rate of 1.13 per game and 0 red card at a rate of 0 per game.
Recent Record:
Sports Mole has 184 articles about Craig Pawson. Articles 1 to 40:
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, 14:45
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
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 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
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
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, 09:51
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, 15:57
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, 18:59
Leeds appeal against Pascal Struijk red card for challenge on Harvey Elliott
The Liverpool forward suffered a badly dislocated left ankle.
Sep 14, 13:57
Leeds appeal against Pascal Struijk red card for challenge on Harvey Elliott
The Liverpool forward suffered a badly dislocated left ankle.
Sep 14, 13:57
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, 11:22
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, 11:22
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, 17:53
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
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
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
David Luiz and Bernd Leno sent off as Arsenal lose at Wolves
Joao Moutinho scored a stunning winner as the hosts came from behind.
Feb 2, 20:22
Leicester go top of the table with comfortable win over Chelsea
Wilfred Ndidi and James Maddison scored to send Leicester top of the Premier League.
Jan 19, 22:29
Jose Mourinho "cannot blame" Serge Aurier for Leicester defeat
The full-back conceded a penalty for Jamie Vardy's opener as the Foxes won 2-0 in north London.
Dec 21, 09:01
Liverpool put four goals past Wolverhampton Wanderers in front of 2000 supporters
The Reds ran out 4-0 winners at Anfield.
Dec 6, 21:33
Keith Hackett believes VAR is "trying to make excuses for its use"
This weekend's Premier League action saw yet more controversial calls.
Nov 9, 16:57
The weekend's VAR incidents: Patrick Bamford's offside arm and handball debates
The Leeds striker had a goal ruled out after VAR ruled he was offside.
Nov 9, 14:27
Kevin De Bruyne penalty miss costs Manchester City in Liverpool draw
Mohamed Salah put the Reds ahead from the spot before Gabriel Jesus equalised in a thrilling encounter at the Etihad Stadium.
Nov 8, 19:30
Steve Bruce rages at VAR "nonsense" after loss at Watford
The Watford striker scored twice from the penalty spot.
Jul 11, 16:59
Harry Toffolo rescues late draw for Huddersfield at Derby
Tom Lawrence had fired the Rams in front.
Feb 15, 17:15
Manchester United fined for player behaviour against Liverpool
Several United players surrounded referee Craig Pawson after Roberto Firmino's goal was initially allowed to stand.
Jan 24, 11:44
Manchester United charged for incident during Liverpool defeat
The Red Devils lost 2-0 at Anfield on Sunday.
Jan 21, 10:57
Late Chelsea comeback denies Arsenal first win under Mikel Arteta
Chelsea score twice in the final 10 minutes to earn a 2-1 victory over out-of-form Arsenal in the Gunners' first home match under Mikel Arteta.
Dec 29, 16:02
Jamie Vardy scores in seventh successive match as Leicester beat Watford
The striker's second-half penalty saw him on the score sheet for the seventh match in a row.
Dec 4, 21:48
Sabri Lamouchi "proud" of Nottingham Forest side after holding on for 10 men
Ryan Yates saw red.
Nov 23, 22:18
Ten-man Nottingham Forest secure draw at Bristol City
Ryan Yates was sent off just before the hour.
Nov 23, 17:32
Preview: Leeds United vs. Derby County - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews the Championship playoff semi-final second leg between Leeds United and Derby County, including team news and predicted lineups.
May 14, 12:05
Kemar Roofe strikes as Leeds United secure first-leg advantage
Kemar Roofe scores the only goal of the match as Leeds United record a 1-0 win over Derby County in the first leg of their Championship playoff semi-final at Pride Park.
May 11, 19:09
Neil Warnock fined for claiming Premier League referees are "worst in the world"
The Cardiff manager old had denied all the charges.
May 1, 18:50
Neil Warnock to contest FA charges over referee comments
The 70-year-old called Premier League referees "the worst in the world".
Apr 15, 12:28
Chris Hughton: 'I can understand Neil Warnock's frustration'
Albion remain five points above the bottom three following Cardiff's loss.
Apr 1, 16:01
Liverpool regain top spot after surviving late Fulham scare
James Milner scores a late penalty to seal a crucial 2-1 win for Liverpool at Fulham which takes Jurgen Klopp's side back to the top of the Premier League table.
Mar 17, 16:07
Live Commentary: Manchester City 3-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers - as it happened
Relive how Man City closed the gap on Liverpool to four points with a 3-0 win over Wolves, courtesy of Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates from the Etihad Stadium.
Jan 14, 19:00
Lucas Moura stars as Tottenham Hotspur land significant blow on Manchester United
Lucas Moura scores twice as Tottenham continue their 100% start and deal another early-season blow to Manchester United with a 3-0 win at Old Trafford.
Aug 27, 21:55
Kenedy avoids retrospective punishment over kick out
Newcastle United winger Kenedy avoids retrospective action for his kick out against Victor Camarasa in the Premier League clash with Cardiff City.
Aug 20, 13:58
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