EnglandMatches analysed: 932023–2026Darren Drysdale: referee stats
Darren Drysdale (England) has shown 3.66 cards per game in 93 analysed matches — −8% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: lenient.
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Percentile among 3039 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)
Darren Drysdale by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 47 | 3.96 | 4.06 | −2% | 15% | 15% |
| League Two | 35 | 3.63 | 4.19 | −10% | 20% | 14% |
| EFL Trophy | 5 | 1.80 | 3.29 | −13% | 20% | 0% |
| National League | 3 | 3.00 | 4.22 | −7% | 0% | 0% |
| FA Cup | 2 | 3.00 | 2.78 | +1% | 0% | 0% |
| League Cup | 1 | 3.00 | 3.19 | −0% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Darren Drysdale
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 4 Nov | Oxford United – ReadingLeague One | 2:0 | 6 | 30 | 0 |
| Sat 24 Oct | Notts County – Stockport CountyLeague One | 1:1 | 6 | 22 | 0 |
| Tue 1 Sept | Peterborough – StevenageLeague One | 0:0 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| Sat 25 Apr | Blackpool – Leyton OrientLeague One | 1:0 | 4 | 23 | 0 |
| Wed 15 Apr | AFC Wimbledon – Stockport CountyLeague One | 0:2 | 5 | 16 | 0 |
| Mon 6 Apr | Barrow – ChesterfieldLeague Two | 0:1 | 4 | 18 | 0 |
| Fri 3 Apr | Bristol Rovers – Fleetwood TownLeague Two | 1:0 | 8 | 29 | 0 |
| Sat 28 Mar | Wycombe – Port ValeLeague One | 4:0 | 3 | 20 | 0 |
| Tue 17 Mar | Bolton – DoncasterLeague One | 0:0 | 6 | 23 | 0 |
| Sat 21 Feb | Plymouth – CardiffLeague One | 5:2 | 7 | 33 | 1 |
| Sat 14 Feb | Bromley – Notts CountyLeague Two | 1:1 | 4 | 23 | 1 |
| Wed 11 Feb | Swindon Town – Newport CountyLeague Two | 2:0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Thu 5 Feb | Accrington ST – Salford CityLeague Two | 1:0 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| Sat 24 Jan | Barnet – OldhamLeague Two | 3:2 | 5 | 28 | 1 |
| Sat 17 Jan | Tranmere – WalsallLeague Two | 1:3 | 3 | 23 | 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 Darren Drysdale give per game?
On average 3.66 cards per game in 93 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.04).
Is Darren Drysdale a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Darren Drysdale officiates, the card count is −8% – profile: lenient. A red card appeared in 13% of these matches.
How often do matches with Darren Drysdale go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 32% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 48%. Both teams were booked in 72%.
Does Darren Drysdale give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 16% of matches refereed by Darren Drysdale.