IrelandMatches analysed: 402023–2025Alan Patchell · First Division: referee stats
Alan Patchell (Ireland) has shown 4.93 cards per game in 40 analysed matches — +3% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.
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Percentile among 2954 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)
Last matches refereed by Alan Patchell
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 12 Sept | Cobh Ramblers – Treaty UnitedFirst Division | 3:0 | 6 | — | 1 |
| Fri 5 Sept | Bray Wanderers – Athlone TownFirst Division | 3:1 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Fri 1 Aug | Kerry – Athlone TownFirst Division | 4:0 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Fri 11 Jul | Wexford – Athlone TownFirst Division | 0:0 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Fri 27 Jun | Treaty United – Finn HarpsFirst Division | 0:1 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Fri 23 May | Finn Harps – UCDFirst Division | 1:2 | 3 | — | 1 |
| Fri 18 Apr | Finn Harps – KerryFirst Division | 4:2 | 3 | — | 2 |
| Fri 4 Apr | Cobh Ramblers – WexfordFirst Division | 1:3 | 2 | — | 1 |
| Fri 14 Mar | Athlone Town – UCDFirst Division | 2:1 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Fri 28 Feb | Treaty United – Finn HarpsFirst Division | 3:1 | 2 | — | 1 |
| Mon 28 Oct | Wexford – Athlone TownFirst Division | 0:0 | 6 | — | 0 |
| Fri 18 Oct | Cobh Ramblers – Bray WanderersFirst Division | 3:0 | 5 | — | 2 |
| Fri 27 Sept | Athlone Town – Cobh RamblersFirst Division | 1:2 | 3 | — | 2 |
| Fri 30 Aug | Kerry – UCDFirst Division | 0:1 | 6 | — | 0 |
| Fri 9 Aug | Cork City – Athlone TownFirst Division | 0:0 | 6 | — | 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 Alan Patchell give per game?
On average 4.93 cards per game in 40 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.74).
Is Alan Patchell a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Alan Patchell officiates, the card count is +3% – profile: average. A red card appeared in 23% of these matches.
How often do matches with Alan Patchell go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 48% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 60%. Both teams were booked in 85%.
Does Alan Patchell give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 38% of matches refereed by Alan Patchell.