ScotlandMatches analysed: 822023–2026Colin Steven: referee stats
Colin Steven (Scotland) has shown 3.45 cards per game in 82 analysed matches — −11% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: lenient.
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Percentile among 2957 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)
Colin Steven by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 35 | 3.34 | 4.25 | −17% | 9% | 6% |
| Premiership | 23 | 4.30 | 3.93 | +7% | 30% | 17% |
| League One | 11 | 3.09 | 3.85 | −10% | 0% | 9% |
| League Cup | 11 | 2.55 | 3.19 | −9% | 9% | 9% |
| FA Cup | 1 | 2.00 | 3.47 | −3% | 100% | 0% |
| League Two | 1 | 3.00 | 4.79 | −4% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Colin Steven
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 19 Sept | Livingston – Inverness CTChampionship | 2:2 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sat 29 Aug | Arbroath – LivingstonChampionship | 1:0 | 7 | — | 1 |
| Sun 16 Aug | Stenhousemuir – MotherwellLeague Cup | 1:0 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sat 1 Aug | Inverness CT – DunfermlineChampionship | 0:0 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sat 9 May | Dundee – LivingstonPremiership | 3:0 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| Fri 10 Apr | Queen's Park – Ross CountyChampionship | 1:0 | 6 | — | 0 |
| Sat 4 Apr | Dunfermline – MortonChampionship | 3:1 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Fri 27 Mar | Raith Rovers – Ayr UtdChampionship | 3:0 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sat 14 Mar | ST Johnstone – Ross CountyChampionship | 1:0 | 6 | — | 0 |
| Tue 10 Mar | Ayr Utd – Queen's ParkChampionship | 1:2 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sat 28 Feb | Falkirk – KilmarnockPremiership | 5:1 | 5 | 24 | 0 |
| Fri 13 Feb | Airdrie United – ST JohnstoneChampionship | 0:1 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Sat 7 Feb | Elgin City – PartickFA Cup | 2:3 | 2 | — | 1 |
| Wed 4 Feb | Hibernian – Dundee UtdPremiership | 3:2 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| Sat 24 Jan | Raith Rovers – Queen's ParkChampionship | 4:1 | 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 Colin Steven give per game?
On average 3.45 cards per game in 82 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.96).
Is Colin Steven a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Colin Steven officiates, the card count is −11% – profile: lenient. A red card appeared in 10% of these matches.
How often do matches with Colin Steven go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 33% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 46%. Both teams were booked in 68%.
Does Colin Steven give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 15% of matches refereed by Colin Steven.