ItalyMatches analysed: 412023–2025Dario Di Francesco: referee stats
Dario Di Francesco (Italy) has shown 5.27 cards per game in 41 analysed matches — +11% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: strict.
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Percentile among 2954 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)
Dario Di Francesco by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie C - Girone C | 15 | 6.00 | 5.16 | +10% | 20% | 20% |
| Serie C - Girone B | 9 | 5.22 | 5.05 | +2% | 11% | 11% |
| Campionato Primavera - 1 | 8 | 4.88 | 3.28 | +18% | 50% | 38% |
| Serie C - Girone A | 6 | 4.33 | 4.75 | −4% | 0% | 17% |
| Serie C - Promotion - Play-offs | 3 | 4.67 | 4.35 | +2% | 33% | 33% |
Last matches refereed by Dario Di Francesco
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 20 Sept | Catania – SorrentoSerie C - Girone C | 0:0 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Sun 31 Aug | Siracusa – SS MonopoliSerie C - Girone C | 1:2 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Sun 18 May | Giana Erminio – TernanaSerie C - Promotion - Play-offs | 1:0 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sun 4 May | Arezzo – GubbioSerie C - Promotion - Play-offs | 3:1 | 7 | — | 1 |
| Sat 12 Apr | Perugia – Sestri LevanteSerie C - Girone B | 2:2 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sun 6 Apr | Monza U20 – Cremonese U20Campionato Primavera - 1 | 2:2 | 7 | — | 1 |
| Sun 30 Mar | Ascoli – Vis PesaroSerie C - Girone B | 0:0 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Sat 8 Mar | Potenza – CaveseSerie C - Girone C | 2:2 | 6 | — | 1 |
| Sat 15 Feb | Milan U20 – Sassuolo U20Campionato Primavera - 1 | 0:1 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sun 9 Feb | Athletic Carpi – PescaraSerie C - Girone B | 1:2 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sun 26 Jan | Vicenza Virtus – AlcioneSerie C - Girone A | 4:1 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Mon 13 Jan | Sampdoria U20 – Genoa U20Campionato Primavera - 1 | 1:2 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sun 5 Jan | Padova – Caldiero TermeSerie C - Girone A | 1:0 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sat 14 Dec | Juventus U23 – MessinaSerie C - Girone C | 2:0 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sat 7 Dec | Internazionale U20 – Torino U20Campionato Primavera - 1 | 4:3 | 2 | — | 1 |
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 Dario Di Francesco give per game?
On average 5.27 cards per game in 41 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.65).
Is Dario Di Francesco a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Dario Di Francesco officiates, the card count is +11% – profile: strict. A red card appeared in 22% of these matches.
How often do matches with Dario Di Francesco go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 63% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 85%. Both teams were booked in 88%.
Does Dario Di Francesco give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 22% of matches refereed by Dario Di Francesco.