ScotlandMatches analysed: 872023–2026Dan McFarlane: referee stats
Dan McFarlane (Scotland) has shown 4.71 cards per game in 87 analysed matches — +15% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: very strict.
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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)
Dan McFarlane by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 32 | 5.13 | 4.32 | +14% | 16% | 16% |
| League One | 21 | 4.71 | 3.90 | +14% | 19% | 19% |
| Premiership | 16 | 4.94 | 4.07 | +13% | 6% | 31% |
| League Cup | 10 | 3.60 | 3.19 | +5% | 20% | 10% |
| League Two | 8 | 4.00 | 4.18 | −2% | 13% | 13% |
Last matches refereed by Dan McFarlane
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 10 Oct | Ayr Utd – DunfermlineChampionship | 1:1 | 6 | — | 0 |
| Sat 12 Sept | Raith Rovers – ArbroathChampionship | 4:0 | 3 | — | 1 |
| Sat 5 Sept | Dundee Utd – FalkirkPremiership | 1:1 | 5 | 30 | 0 |
| Sat 29 Aug | Ayr Utd – MortonChampionship | 1:1 | 4 | — | 1 |
| Fri 7 Aug | Partick – LivingstonChampionship | 2:0 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sat 16 May | Stenhousemuir – Alloa AthleticChampionship | 0:1 | +11 | — | 0 |
| Sat 2 May | Falkirk – MotherwellPremiership | 1:0 | 9 | 25 | 0 |
| Fri 24 Apr | ST Johnstone – Raith RoversChampionship | 2:0 | 6 | — | 1 |
| Sat 18 Apr | Ross County – Ayr UtdChampionship | 2:1 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Tue 24 Mar | Raith Rovers – PartickChampionship | 0:2 | 6 | — | 0 |
| Sat 21 Mar | Arbroath – Queen's ParkChampionship | 1:0 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sat 7 Mar | Dundee – MotherwellPremiership | 2:1 | 6 | 31 | 0 |
| Sat 28 Feb | ST Johnstone – Ayr UtdChampionship | 3:1 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Tue 24 Feb | Dunfermline – PartickChampionship | 2:2 | 6 | — | 0 |
| Sat 14 Feb | Hibernian – ST MirrenPremiership | 2:0 | 3 | 26 | 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 Dan McFarlane give per game?
On average 4.71 cards per game in 87 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.03).
Is Dan McFarlane a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Dan McFarlane officiates, the card count is +15% – profile: very strict. A red card appeared in 18% of these matches.
How often do matches with Dan McFarlane go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 51% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 71%. Both teams were booked in 86%.
Does Dan McFarlane give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 15% of matches refereed by Dan McFarlane.