ScotlandMatches analysed: 652023–2026Chris Graham: referee stats
Chris Graham (Scotland) has shown 4.46 cards per game in 65 analysed matches — +7% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: strict.
Strict · +7%Upcoming matches with Chris Graham
| Date | Match | Exp. cards | Over 3.5 | Over 4.5 | Both booked | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 19 Sept 14:00 | Morton – DunfermlineChampionship | 4.14.3 | 58%61% | 39%43% | 75% | 16% | 13% |
Model probabilities: the referee’s card rate combined with both teams’ discipline, shrunk toward the league average when the sample is small. League average in grey for comparison.
Referee radar
Percentile among 1541 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)
Chris Graham by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 33 | 4.03 | 4.30 | −5% | 18% | 0% |
| Premiership | 32 | 4.91 | 3.92 | +19% | 19% | 16% |
Last matches refereed by Chris Graham
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 6 Sept | Heart Of Midlothian – DundeePremiership | 2:1 | 6 | 30 | 1 |
| Sat 29 Aug | Celtic – FalkirkPremiership | 2:1 | 5 | 21 | 0 |
| Fri 21 Aug | Inverness CT – PartickChampionship | 1:1 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sun 9 Aug | Motherwell – FalkirkPremiership | 0:0 | 4 | 33 | 0 |
| Sat 1 Aug | Livingston – Queen's ParkChampionship | 2:0 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Wed 13 May | Alloa Athletic – StenhousemuirChampionship | 1:3 | 4 | — | 1 |
| Sat 11 Apr | Dundee Utd – LivingstonPremiership | 3:2 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Fri 27 Mar | Partick – Ross CountyChampionship | 3:1 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Sat 21 Mar | Raith Rovers – Airdrie UnitedChampionship | 3:1 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Tue 3 Mar | Dunfermline – Ross CountyChampionship | 3:0 | 7 | — | 0 |
| Sat 21 Feb | Ayr Utd – Ross CountyChampionship | 0:0 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Sat 10 Jan | Ayr Utd – Airdrie UnitedChampionship | 1:1 | 4 | — | 1 |
| Sat 3 Jan | Heart Of Midlothian – LivingstonPremiership | 1:0 | 3 | 20 | 0 |
| Sat 20 Dec | ST Mirren – LivingstonPremiership | 1:0 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Sat 13 Dec | Morton – Airdrie UnitedChampionship | 0:1 | 4 | — | 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 Chris Graham give per game?
On average 4.46 cards per game in 65 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.11).
Is Chris Graham a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Chris Graham officiates, the card count is +7% – profile: strict. A red card appeared in 8% of these matches.
How often do matches with Chris Graham go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 49% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 65%. Both teams were booked in 82%.
Does Chris Graham give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 19% of matches refereed by Chris Graham.
Which match will Chris Graham referee next?
Morton – Dunfermline (Championship) on 19.09.2026. Card probabilities for this match are shown above.