ScotlandMatches analysed: 352023–2026Colin Steven · Championship: referee stats
Colin Steven (Scotland) has shown 3.34 cards per game in 35 analysed matches — −17% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: very lenient.
Very lenient · −17%Upcoming matches with Colin Steven
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Percentile among 2953 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 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 |
| Sat 1 Aug | Inverness CT – DunfermlineChampionship | 0:0 | 2 | — | 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 |
| Fri 13 Feb | Airdrie United – ST JohnstoneChampionship | 0:1 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Sat 24 Jan | Raith Rovers – Queen's ParkChampionship | 4:1 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Fri 9 Jan | Ross County – PartickChampionship | 2:0 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Sat 20 Dec | ST Johnstone – MortonChampionship | 5:0 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Fri 12 Dec | Ayr Utd – ST JohnstoneChampionship | 2:4 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Sat 22 Nov | Dunfermline – MortonChampionship | 1:0 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sat 15 Nov | Ayr Utd – ArbroathChampionship | 1:1 | 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 Colin Steven give per game?
On average 3.34 cards per game in 35 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.25).
Is Colin Steven a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Colin Steven officiates, the card count is −17% – profile: very lenient. A red card appeared in 6% of these matches.
How often do matches with Colin Steven go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 29% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 46%. Both teams were booked in 71%.
Does Colin Steven give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 9% of matches refereed by Colin Steven.