EnglandMatches analysed: 842023–2026Dale Baines: referee stats
Dale Baines (England) has shown 3.08 cards per game in 84 analysed matches — −20% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: very lenient.
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Percentile among 3027 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)
Dale Baines by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 National League | 30 | 3.20 | 4.08 | −16% | 20% | 7% |
| Premier League 2 Division One | 22 | 3.23 | 4.07 | −14% | 27% | 9% |
| League Two | 15 | 3.47 | 4.20 | −10% | 7% | 7% |
| EFL Trophy | 9 | 2.11 | 3.25 | −14% | 11% | 0% |
| League One | 6 | 3.17 | 3.93 | −7% | 0% | 0% |
| FA Cup | 2 | 1.00 | 2.78 | −7% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Dale Baines
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 27 Oct | Port Vale – Manchester City U21EFL Trophy | 5:0 | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| Sat 17 Oct | Burnley U21 – Aston Villa U21Premier League 2 Division One | 0:1 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Fri 18 Sept | Sunderland U21 – Norwich City U21Premier League 2 Division One | 3:1 | 5 | — | 1 |
| Fri 28 Aug | Hartlepool – EastleighNational League | 0:1 | 6 | — | 0 |
| Sat 22 Aug | Fleetwood Town – GillinghamLeague Two | 0:0 | 3 | 28 | 0 |
| Sat 15 Aug | Solihull Moors – Boston UnitedNational League | 0:2 | 4 | — | 1 |
| Sat 18 Apr | Northampton – DoncasterLeague One | 1:3 | 7 | 23 | 0 |
| Sat 21 Mar | Milton Keynes Dons – BarnetLeague Two | 1:3 | 3 | 27 | 0 |
| Fri 13 Mar | Manchester United U21 – Southampton U21Premier League 2 Division One | 2:1 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sat 28 Feb | Oldham – Crawley TownLeague Two | 2:0 | 5 | 29 | 0 |
| Sat 7 Feb | AFC Wimbledon – ReadingLeague One | 3:2 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Sun 1 Feb | Sunderland U21 – Leicester City U21Premier League 2 Division One | 3:2 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Mon 26 Jan | Nottingham Forest U21 – Reading U21Premier League 2 Division One | 0:1 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Thu 1 Jan | Crewe – CheltenhamLeague Two | 4:1 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Fri 26 Dec | Tranmere – Fleetwood TownLeague Two | 1:0 | 7 | 30 | 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 Dale Baines give per game?
On average 3.08 cards per game in 84 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.97).
Is Dale Baines a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Dale Baines officiates, the card count is −20% – profile: very lenient. A red card appeared in 6% of these matches.
How often do matches with Dale Baines go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 26% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 36%. Both teams were booked in 62%.
Does Dale Baines give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 17% of matches refereed by Dale Baines.