Northern IrelandMatches analysed: 702023–2026Ben McMaster: referee stats
Ben McMaster (Northern Ireland) has shown 3.40 cards per game in 70 analysed matches — +1% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.
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Percentile among 3028 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)
Ben McMaster by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premiership | 49 | 3.12 | 3.34 | −5% | 20% | 8% |
| UEFA U17 Championship - Qualification | 6 | 2.50 | 2.58 | −1% | 17% | 0% |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | 5 | 5.20 | 4.44 | +6% | 0% | 20% |
| UEFA Youth League | 3 | 4.33 | 4.22 | +1% | 0% | 33% |
| League Cup | 3 | 4.00 | 1.58 | +15% | 33% | 0% |
| UEFA U19 Championship - Qualification | 2 | 6.00 | 4.57 | +5% | 50% | 50% |
| UEFA Champions League | 1 | 3.00 | 3.90 | −2% | 0% | 0% |
| UEFA U21 Championship - Qualification | 1 | 4.00 | 4.36 | −1% | 100% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Ben McMaster
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 31 Oct | Limavady United – Crusaders FCPremiership | 1:4 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Sat 24 Oct | Bangor – LarnePremiership | 1:2 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Sat 8 Aug | Dungannon Swifts – Coleraine FCPremiership | 1:3 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Thu 30 Jul | UNA Strassen – FK PartizanUEFA Europa Conference League | 0:1 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Thu 9 Jul | FK Liepaja – DečićUEFA Europa Conference League | 1:0 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Fri 17 Apr | Glentoran – LarnePremiership | 0:0 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Tue 31 Mar | France U19 – Croatia U19UEFA U19 Championship - Qualification | 1:1 | 10 | — | 0 |
| Wed 25 Mar | Norway U19 – France U19UEFA U19 Championship - Qualification | 2:2 | 2 | — | 1 |
| Sat 21 Mar | Cliftonville FC – Ballymena UnitedPremiership | 2:2 | 1 | — | 1 |
| Sun 1 Mar | Cliftonville FC – LinfieldPremiership | 2:0 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Tue 24 Feb | Cliftonville FC – GlentoranPremiership | 0:4 | 4 | — | 1 |
| Fri 20 Feb | Coleraine FC – Ballymena UnitedPremiership | 1:0 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Sat 14 Feb | Crusaders FC – BangorPremiership | 2:2 | 2 | — | 2 |
| Sat 24 Jan | Carrick Rangers – Dungannon SwiftsPremiership | 5:1 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Tue 30 Dec | Coleraine FC – LinfieldPremiership | 3:1 | 3 | — | 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 Ben McMaster give per game?
On average 3.40 cards per game in 70 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.38).
Is Ben McMaster a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Ben McMaster officiates, the card count is +1% – profile: average. A red card appeared in 10% of these matches.
How often do matches with Ben McMaster go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 26% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 43%. Both teams were booked in 57%.
Does Ben McMaster give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 20% of matches refereed by Ben McMaster.