Frank Christian
The Premier League is renowned for its excitement and memorable moments, but it is also known for its intensity and physical nature.
Along with fierce competitions and rivalries, players in the Premier League are expected to possess considerable strength and tenacity to thrive in this globally recognized league.
To protect players and ensure safety, referees have been actively working to reduce risky tackles through the application of yellow cards, and they have also aimed to minimize instances of players encroaching on officiating. Consequently, the frequency of bookings for fouls and misconduct is increasing.
Records in football continuously evolve, with the benchmarks for the highest number of yellow cards issued in a single match and throughout a season being reset recently. Chelsea FC is frequently mentioned in discussions about clubs with numerous bookings.
Record for Yellow Cards in a Premier League Match
| Date | Match | Yellow Cards | Referee |
| Sep. 14, 2024 | Bournemouth 0-1 Chelsea | 14 | Anthony Taylor |
| Sep. 16, 2023 | Tottenham 2-1 Sheffield United | 13 | Peter Bankes |
On September 14, 2024, the match between Bournemouth and Chelsea set a new record for the most yellow cards issued in a single match, totaling 14, including one for Chelsea’s coach Enzo Maresca. Remarkably, all players remained on the field, with the game concluding with both teams at full strength.
Fans were puzzled at the end of the match, as the encounter didn’t seem overly aggressive. The referee, Anthony Taylor, consistently issued warnings, particularly for dissent among players.
This match surpassed the previous record made nearly a year earlier when Tottenham and Sheffield United combined for 13 yellow cards, with referee Peter Bankes officiating. That match contributed significantly to a single day record of yellow cards in Premier League history, totaling 44 cards issued across multiple matches.
Record for Yellow Cards in a Premier League Season
Chelsea has faced disciplinary challenges lately, marking the highest number of bookings in a Premier League season, with a total of 105 yellow cards during the 2023/24 season.
However, none of their players have ranked among the most cautioned individuals in Premier League history.
A total of seven players have accumulated 14 yellow cards within a single season in Premier League history. This group of players includes: Mark Hughes (Southampton, 1998/99), Robbie Savage (Leicester City, 2001/02), Cheick Tiote (Newcastle, 2010/11), Lee Cattermole (Sunderland, 2014/15), Jose Holebas (Watford, 2016/17), Etienne Capoue (Watford, 2018/19), and Joao Palhinha (Fulham, 2022/23).
