Craig Pawson
Born: March 2, 1979 (age 45)
Nationality:
English
![England flag England flag](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Role: Referee
Over the last 12 months Craig Pawson has refereed 33 games, comprising 19 Premier League games, 2 Championship games, 2 Europa Conference League games, 3 FA Cup games, 3 Europa League games, 1 Euro Champ Qualifying game, 1 EFL Cup game, 1 Champions League game and 1 Club Friendlies 1 game. In addition he has been the Fourth Official 99 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:
Sports Mole has 196 articles about Craig Pawson. Articles 1 to 40:
![Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates scoring their second goal on May 4, 2024 Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates scoring their second goal on May 4, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/24/18/erling-haaland_2.jpg?w=87&h=65&auto=compress,format&fit=clip)
"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, 23:49
![Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates scoring their third goal and completes his hat-trick on May 4, 2024 Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates scoring their third goal and completes his hat-trick on May 4, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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, 19:27
![Chelsea's Conor Gallagher celebrates scoring their second goal on April 27, 2024 Chelsea's Conor Gallagher celebrates scoring their second goal on April 27, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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, 10:15
![Chelsea's Conor Gallagher celebrates scoring their second goal on April 27, 2024 Chelsea's Conor Gallagher celebrates scoring their second goal on April 27, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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, 20:21
![Chelsea's Conor Gallagher celebrates scoring their second goal on April 27, 2024 Chelsea's Conor Gallagher celebrates scoring their second goal on April 27, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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, 22:03
![Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhaes celebrates scoring their third goal on February 10, 2024 Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhaes celebrates scoring their third goal on February 10, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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 Referee Chris Kavanagh shows a red card to Everton's Dominic Calvert-Lewin after a VAR review on January 4, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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'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](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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's Jack Grealish celebrates scoring their second goal on December 10, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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 Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez celebrates scoring their third goal on December 3, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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 Chelsea players look dejected after Ethan Pinnock scores their first goal on October 28, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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, 14:27
![West Ham United manager David Moyes reacts on October 22, 2023 West Ham United manager David Moyes reacts on October 22, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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, 13:38
![Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp reacts on October 21, 2023 Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp reacts on October 21, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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, 17:11
![Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring their second goal on October 21, 2023 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring their second goal on October 21, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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, 14:30
![Everton manager Sean Dyche on September 17, 2023 Everton manager Sean Dyche on September 17, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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, 09:56
![Brentford's Rico Henry in action with AFC Bournemouth's Philip Billing and Antoine Semenyo on September 2, 2023 Brentford's Rico Henry in action with AFC Bournemouth's Philip Billing and Antoine Semenyo on September 2, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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, 01:17
![Newcastle United's Callum Wilson celebrates scoring their first goal on September 16, 2023 Newcastle United's Callum Wilson celebrates scoring their first goal on September 16, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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, 19:34
![Eberechi Eze celebrates scoring for Crystal Palace on April 29, 2023 Eberechi Eze celebrates scoring for Crystal Palace on April 29, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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
![Neil Swarbrick pictured in 2017 Neil Swarbrick pictured in 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on February 25, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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's Kaoru Mitoma celebrates scoring their first goal with Jeremy Sarmiento and Pervis Estupinan on February 4, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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 Rayan Ait-Nouri celebrates scoring for Wolverhampton Wanderers against Everton on December 26, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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 Harry Kane celebrates scoring for Tottenham Hotspur against Everton on October 15, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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
![Newcastle United's Joelinton in action with Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes on October 16, 2022 Newcastle United's Joelinton in action with Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes on October 16, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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
![Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp pictured on July 30, 2022 Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp pictured on July 30, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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
![Liverpool's Harvey Elliott reacts as he receives medical attention after sustaining an injury Liverpool's Harvey Elliott reacts as he receives medical attention after sustaining an injury](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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
![Diogo Jota celebrates scoring for Liverpool against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League on March 15, 2021 Diogo Jota celebrates scoring for Liverpool against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League on March 15, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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 Southampton's Jan Bednarek fouls Manchester United's Anthony Martial in the Premier League on February 2, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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 David Luiz is sent off for Arsenal against Wolverhampton Wanderers on February 2, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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
![James Maddison celebrates scoring for Leicester City against Chelsea in the Premier League on January 19, 2021 James Maddison celebrates scoring for Leicester City against Chelsea in the Premier League on January 19, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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
![Tottenham Hotspur's Serge Aurier pictured in July 2020 Tottenham Hotspur's Serge Aurier pictured in July 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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's Joel Matip celebrates scoring against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League on December 6, 2020 Liverpool's Joel Matip celebrates scoring against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League on December 6, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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
![Patrick Bamford scores a disallowed goal for Leeds against Crystal Palace in the Premier League on November 7, 2020 Patrick Bamford scores a disallowed goal for Leeds against Crystal Palace in the Premier League on November 7, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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
![Patrick Bamford scores a disallowed goal for Leeds against Crystal Palace in the Premier League on November 7, 2020 Patrick Bamford scores a disallowed goal for Leeds against Crystal Palace in the Premier League on November 7, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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
![Manchester City Kevin De Bruyne reacts to missing a penalty against Liverpool on November 8, 2020 Manchester City Kevin De Bruyne reacts to missing a penalty against Liverpool on November 8, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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
![Watford's Troy Deeney celebrates scoring against Newcastle United in the Premier League on July 11, 2020 Watford's Troy Deeney celebrates scoring against Newcastle United in the Premier League on July 11, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Steve Bruce rages at VAR "nonsense" after loss at Watford
The Watford striker scored twice from the penalty spot.
Jul 11, 16:59
![Huddersfield Town's Harry Toffolo celebrates scoring their first goal with Chris Willock on February 15, 2020 Huddersfield Town's Harry Toffolo celebrates scoring their first goal with Chris Willock on February 15, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Harry Toffolo rescues late draw for Huddersfield at Derby
Tom Lawrence had fired the Rams in front.
Feb 15, 17:15
![Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah celebrate Liverpool's win over Manchester United in the Premier League on January 19, 2020. Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah celebrate Liverpool's win over Manchester United in the Premier League on January 19, 2020.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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's David de Gea is held back by Luke Shaw as he remonstrates with referee Craig Pawson, who is held by Fred on January 19, 2020 Manchester United's David de Gea is held back by Luke Shaw as he remonstrates with referee Craig Pawson, who is held by Fred on January 19, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester United charged for incident during Liverpool defeat
The Red Devils lost 2-0 at Anfield on Sunday.
Jan 21, 10:57
![Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta gestures on December 29, 2019 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta gestures on December 29, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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