EnglandMatches analysed: 452023–2026Darren Drysdale · League One: referee stats
Darren Drysdale (England) has shown 3.87 cards per game in 45 analysed matches — −4% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.
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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 Darren Drysdale
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Thu 1 Jan | Northampton – Stockport CountyLeague One | 0:0 | 4 | 22 | 0 |
| Sat 13 Dec | Huddersfield – WiganLeague One | 1:1 | 4 | 26 | 0 |
| Tue 9 Dec | Leyton Orient – LutonLeague One | 1:1 | 3 | 29 | 0 |
| Sat 22 Nov | Bolton – BradfordLeague One | 0:0 | 6 | 29 | 0 |
| Sat 8 Nov | Doncaster – BarnsleyLeague One | 1:2 | 4 | 16 | 0 |
| Sat 27 Sept | Wigan – CardiffLeague One | 0:2 | 3 | 15 | 1 |
| Sat 6 Sept | Bolton – AFC WimbledonLeague One | 3:0 | 7 | 32 | 0 |
| Sat 23 Aug | Huddersfield – StevenageLeague One | 1:0 | 3 | 24 | 0 |
| Sat 3 May | Bolton – StevenageLeague One | 1:1 | 1 | 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 3.87 cards per game in 45 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.07).
Is Darren Drysdale a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Darren Drysdale officiates, the card count is −4% – profile: average. A red card appeared in 16% of these matches.
How often do matches with Darren Drysdale go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 31% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 51%. Both teams were booked in 76%.
Does Darren Drysdale give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 16% of matches refereed by Darren Drysdale.