ScotlandMatches analysed: 312023–2026Dan McFarlane · Championship: referee stats
Dan McFarlane (Scotland) has shown 5.10 cards per game in 31 analysed matches — +14% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: strict.
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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)
Last matches refereed by Dan McFarlane
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 12 Sept | Raith Rovers – ArbroathChampionship | 4:0 | 3 | — | 1 |
| 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 |
| 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 28 Feb | ST Johnstone – Ayr UtdChampionship | 3:1 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Tue 24 Feb | Dunfermline – PartickChampionship | 2:2 | 6 | — | 0 |
| Sat 27 Dec | Raith Rovers – DunfermlineChampionship | 1:2 | 5 | — | 1 |
| Tue 23 Sept | Dunfermline – Ayr UtdChampionship | 0:1 | 10 | — | 0 |
| Fri 8 Aug | Ross County – ST JohnstoneChampionship | 0:1 | 6 | — | 0 |
| Sat 2 Aug | Morton – DunfermlineChampionship | 0:0 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sat 5 Apr | Livingston – Queen's ParkChampionship | 3:0 | 3 | — | 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 5.10 cards per game in 31 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.30).
Is Dan McFarlane a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Dan McFarlane officiates, the card count is +14% – profile: strict. A red card appeared in 16% of these matches.
How often do matches with Dan McFarlane go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 48% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 81%. Both teams were booked in 90%.
Does Dan McFarlane give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 16% of matches refereed by Dan McFarlane.