Anthony Taylor Chelsea Decisions And Games: Know Why The Club’s Fan Hate The Referee

Anthony Taylor Chelsea Decisions And Games: Know Why The Club’s Fan Hate The Referee

English referee Anthony Taylor will be the referee as Chelsea face Brentford on October 16, 2021, know his decisions, games and red cards with the club

Chelsea is currently 2nd in the Premier League standings with 16 points, whereas Brentford stands 7th with 12 points.

Chelsea’s performance has seen a rapid development after its UEFA Champions League title. Chelsea faced Southampton on October 2, 2021, and won 3-1 as Southampton was down to 10 men as James Ward-Prowse was sent off at the 77th minute.

Referee Anthony Taylor has had a bitter relationship with Chelsea for ages. When it comes to reckless tackles, the 42-year-old Brit is known for his strict attitude with instant yellow, and red cards, or sometimes penalties. He has been accused of being unfair towards Chelsea, hence the reason behind being hated by the Blues and its supporters.

Anthony Taylor Chelsea Record, Decisions, Red Cards, Stats And Games

Referee Anthony Taylor was once again in the news after his disputable red card to Chelsea’s Reece James as Chelsea faced Liverpool on August 28, 2021, at Anfield at half-time. Fans were quite agitated with this decision, with many calling attention to that Chelsea has regularly received unjust treatment by Anthony Taylor.

From the Chelsea vs Liverpool game on August 28, 2021, to October 3, 2021, Anthony Taylor has given 11 yellow cards and 0 red cards in just 4 matches.

Now let us take a look at the statistics of the matches where Anthony Taylor was the referee.

Chelsea has the lowest success rate against any club under Taylor. Out of 38 games, Chelsea has won only 18 games. Percentage-wise, this rounds up to just a win rate of 47%. Meanwhile, Manchester United has surprisingly won all 25 matches out of the 25 played under referee Anthony Taylor.

When it comes to the most lost matches under the watch of ref Anthony Taylor, Chelsea is second on the list with 12 losses altogether.

From a penalties point of view, Chelsea has been given 5 penalties in the matches played under Taylor, whereas, Liverpool has been given 11 penalties altogether. This record is a major reason behind the hatred Taylor receives from Chelsea.

Another vital reason behind the controversy is Taylor’s red and yellow cards. Chelsea has got 87 bookings under ref Anthony Taylor, being the most-booked club in Premier League. Behind Chelsea is Liverpool with 70 bookings, and then Manchester City with 46.

Total Bookings Since 2006

Let us look at the total bookings given by Anthony Taylor right from the 2006-07 season when he started his career as a football referee.

2006-07 Season

Total Games: 26

Total Yellow Cards Given: 78

Total Red Cards Given: 5

2007-08 Season

Total Games: 36

Total Yellow Cards Given: 105

Total Red Cards Given: 10

2008-09 Season

Total Games: 38

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Total Yellow Cards Given: 91

Total Red Cards Given: 4

2009-10 Season

Total Games: 36

Total Yellow Cards Given: 92

Total Red Cards Given: 8

2010-11 Season

Total Games: 32

Total Yellow Cards Given: 118

Total Red Cards Given: 12

2011-12 Season

Total Games: 34

Total Yellow Cards Given: 106

Total Red Cards Given: 8

2012-13 Season

Total Games: 35

Total Yellow Cards Given: 88

Total Red Cards Given: 6

2013-14 Season

Total Games: 31

Total Yellow Cards Given: 102

Total Red Cards Given: 3

2014-15 Season

Total Games: 39

Total Yellow Cards Given: 160

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Total Red Cards Given: 9

2015-16 Season

Total Games: 44

Total Yellow Cards Given: 147

Total Red Cards Given: 6

2016-17 Season

Total Games: 41

Total Yellow Cards Given: 161

Total Red Cards Given: 5

2017-18 Season

Total Games: 40

Total Yellow Cards Given: 147

Total Red Cards Given: 6

2018-19 Season

Total Games: 50

Total Yellow Cards Given: 175

Total Red Cards Given: 10

2019-20 Season

Total Games: 48

Total Yellow Cards Given: 202

Total Red Cards Given: 9

2020-21 Season

Total Games: 42

Total Yellow Cards Given: 136

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Total Red Cards Given: 4

2021-22 Season

Total Games: 10

Total Yellow Cards Given: 42

Total Red Cards Given: 1

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