EnglandMatches analysed: 212023–2026Dale Baines · Premier League 2 Division One: referee stats
Dale Baines (England) has shown 3.14 cards per game in 21 analysed matches — −15% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: very lenient.
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Percentile among 2955 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 Dale Baines
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 18 Sept | Sunderland U21 – Norwich City U21Premier League 2 Division One | 3:1 | 5 | — | 1 |
| Fri 13 Mar | Manchester United U21 – Southampton U21Premier League 2 Division One | 2:1 | 2 | — | 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 |
| Fri 29 Aug | Wolves U21 – Blackburn Rovers U21Premier League 2 Division One | 3:1 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Fri 22 Aug | Manchester United U21 – Norwich City U21Premier League 2 Division One | 4:2 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sun 17 Aug | Newcastle United U21 – Southampton U21Premier League 2 Division One | 1:2 | 6 | — | 0 |
| Mon 14 Apr | Blackburn Rovers U21 – Fulham U21Premier League 2 Division One | 2:3 | 3 | — | 1 |
| Fri 14 Mar | Manchester United U21 – West Bromwich Albion U21Premier League 2 Division One | 5:1 | 2 | — | 1 |
| Fri 7 Mar | Middlesbrough U21 – Newcastle United U21Premier League 2 Division One | 0:2 | 3 | — | 1 |
| Fri 28 Feb | Manchester City U21 – Chelsea U21Premier League 2 Division One | 5:0 | 3 | — | 1 |
| Fri 17 Jan | Blackburn Rovers U21 – Middlesbrough U21Premier League 2 Division One | 3:2 | 6 | — | 0 |
| Sat 30 Nov | Sunderland U21 – Manchester City U21Premier League 2 Division One | 2:3 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Mon 15 Apr | Leicester City U21 – Stoke City U21Premier League 2 Division One | 3:0 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Mon 19 Feb | Derby County U21 – Blackburn Rovers U21Premier League 2 Division One | 1:3 | 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 Dale Baines give per game?
On average 3.14 cards per game in 21 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.07).
Is Dale Baines a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Dale Baines officiates, the card count is −15% – profile: very lenient. A red card appeared in 10% of these matches.
How often do matches with Dale Baines go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 24% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 38%. Both teams were booked in 62%.
Does Dale Baines give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 29% of matches refereed by Dale Baines.