IrelandMatches analysed: 122025–2025Aaron O'Dowd · Premier Division: referee stats
Aaron O'Dowd (Ireland) has shown 6.00 cards per game in 12 analysed matches — +9% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: strict.
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Percentile among 2956 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 12 matches)
Last matches refereed by Aaron O'Dowd
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 19 Sept | Cork City – Shamrock RoversPremier Division | 1:1 | 6 | 24 | 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 1 Aug | Cork City – Galway UnitedPremier Division | 1:0 | 7 | 33 | 0 |
| Fri 20 Jun | Shamrock Rovers – Cork CityPremier Division | 4:1 | 5 | 20 | 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 |
| Fri 18 Apr | Waterford – Sligo RoversPremier Division | 0:4 | 11 | 27 | 0 |
| Fri 4 Apr | Derry City – Cork CityPremier Division | 2:1 | 7 | 25 | 0 |
| Fri 28 Feb | Derry City – WaterfordPremier Division | 1:2 | 6 | 33 | 1 |
| Fri 14 Feb | Cork City – Galway UnitedPremier Division | 2:2 | 9 | 33 | 0 |
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 6.00 cards per game in 12 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 5.25).
Is Aaron O'Dowd a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Aaron O'Dowd officiates, the card count is +9% – profile: strict. A red card appeared in 8% 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 75%. Both teams were booked in 92%.
Does Aaron O'Dowd give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 17% of matches refereed by Aaron O'Dowd.