ScotlandMatches analysed: 212023–2025Dan McFarlane · League One: referee stats
Dan McFarlane (Scotland) has shown 4.71 cards per game in 21 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 23 Aug | Stenhousemuir – Queen of the SouthLeague One | 0:0 | 6 | — | 0 |
| Sat 3 May | Stenhousemuir – DumbartonLeague One | 2:1 | 8 | — | 0 |
| Sat 19 Apr | Kelty Hearts – Queen of the SouthLeague One | 1:3 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sat 22 Mar | Inverness CT – Alloa AthleticLeague One | 1:1 | 6 | — | 0 |
| Sat 15 Feb | Cove Rangers – Annan AthleticLeague One | 3:1 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sat 4 Jan | Inverness CT – DumbartonLeague One | 2:0 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sat 14 Dec | Dumbarton – Annan AthleticLeague One | 1:5 | 3 | — | 1 |
| Tue 3 Dec | Cove Rangers – StenhousemuirLeague One | 0:3 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sat 9 Nov | Queen of the South – Alloa AthleticLeague One | 1:1 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sat 31 Aug | Dumbarton – Kelty HeartsLeague One | 2:2 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sat 3 Aug | Inverness CT – DumbartonLeague One | 1:1 | 6 | — | 0 |
| Tue 7 May | Spartans – PeterheadLeague One | 2:1 | 10 | — | 1 |
| Tue 16 Apr | Edinburgh City – MontroseLeague One | 1:0 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sat 30 Mar | Cove Rangers – Stirling AlbionLeague One | 4:2 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Sat 9 Mar | Hamilton Academical – Edinburgh CityLeague One | 1:0 | 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 4.71 cards per game in 21 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.90).
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 19% of these matches.
How often do matches with Dan McFarlane go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 52% 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 19% of matches refereed by Dan McFarlane.