IrelandMatches analysed: 322024–2026Aaron O'Dowd: referee stats
Aaron O'Dowd (Ireland) has shown 5.75 cards per game in 32 analysed matches — +16% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: very strict.
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Percentile among 2950 referees with at least 15 matches; 50 = typical referee. Each axis compares the referee with the average of the leagues where this referee officiates.
Cards per match (last 20 matches)
Aaron O'Dowd by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 First Division | 19 | 5.58 | 4.52 | +16% | 11% | 11% |
| Premier Division | 12 | 6.00 | 5.25 | +9% | 17% | 8% |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | 1 | 6.00 | 4.03 | +4% | 100% | 100% |
Last matches refereed by Aaron O'Dowd
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 16 Jul | Pyunik Yerevan – MarsaxlokkUEFA Europa Conference League | 1:0 | 6 | — | 1 |
| Fri 19 Sept | Cork City – Shamrock RoversPremier Division | 1:1 | 6 | 24 | 0 |
| Fri 12 Sept | Dundalk – Bray WanderersFirst Division | 3:1 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Sun 31 Aug | Shamrock Rovers – Drogheda UnitedPremier Division | 2:1 | 3 | 18 | 0 |
| Fri 22 Aug | Waterford – Sligo RoversPremier Division | 1:2 | 3 | 17 | 0 |
| Fri 15 Aug | Kerry – Cobh RamblersFAI Cup | 2:0 | 10 | — | 1 |
| Fri 1 Aug | Cork City – Galway UnitedPremier Division | 1:0 | 7 | 33 | 0 |
| Fri 25 Jul | Finn Harps – Cobh RamblersFirst Division | 2:2 | +12 | — | 1 |
| Fri 18 Jul | Dundalk – Sligo RoversFAI Cup | 0:2 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Fri 4 Jul | Bray Wanderers – WexfordFirst Division | 1:0 | 6 | — | 0 |
| Fri 20 Jun | Shamrock Rovers – Cork CityPremier Division | 4:1 | 5 | 20 | 0 |
| Fri 13 Jun | Dundalk – UCDFirst Division | 1:1 | 8 | — | 0 |
| Fri 23 May | Shelbourne – Sligo RoversPremier Division | 3:2 | 6 | 18 | 0 |
| Fri 16 May | Waterford – Shamrock RoversPremier Division | 1:3 | 3 | 19 | 0 |
| Mon 5 May | Drogheda United – Cork CityPremier Division | 3:2 | 6 | 33 | 1 |
How the numbers are calculated
Cards = yellow and red cards shown to players during 90 minutes (a second yellow counts as a yellow plus a red, as most bookmakers settle). Cards for coaches and substitutes on the bench and cards in extra time are excluded. Penalties = penalties awarded during the match (shoot-outs excluded). “vs league” compares the referee with the average of the exact league seasons this referee worked, so a referee from a card-heavy league is not called strict just because of the league.
Data: official match events and statistics (API-Sports), updated daily.
Frequently asked questions
How many cards does Aaron O'Dowd give per game?
On average 5.75 cards per game in 32 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.78).
Is Aaron O'Dowd a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Aaron O'Dowd officiates, the card count is +16% – profile: very strict. A red card appeared in 13% of these matches.
How often do matches with Aaron O'Dowd go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 75% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 78%. Both teams were booked in 91%.
Does Aaron O'Dowd give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 16% of matches refereed by Aaron O'Dowd.