EnglandMatches analysed: 352023–2026Darren Drysdale · League Two: referee stats
Darren Drysdale (England) has shown 3.63 cards per game in 35 analysed matches — −10% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: lenient.
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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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 |
| Sat 4 Oct | Milton Keynes Dons – GillinghamLeague Two | 3:2 | 5 | 31 | 0 |
| Wed 20 Aug | Notts County – ShrewsburyLeague Two | 4:1 | 6 | 26 | 0 |
| Tue 1 Apr | Accrington ST – Fleetwood TownLeague Two | 1:4 | 5 | 23 | 0 |
| Sat 22 Mar | Cheltenham – Milton Keynes DonsLeague Two | 0:1 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Tue 11 Mar | Salford City – ChesterfieldLeague Two | 0:4 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| Sat 1 Mar | Doncaster – Newport CountyLeague Two | 3:0 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Thu 26 Dec | Grimsby – Harrogate TownLeague Two | 2:1 | 4 | 22 | 0 |
| Sat 30 Nov | Fleetwood Town – ColchesterLeague Two | 0:0 | 3 | 22 | 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 3.63 cards per game in 35 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.19).
Is Darren Drysdale a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Darren Drysdale officiates, the card count is −10% – profile: lenient. A red card appeared in 14% of these matches.
How often do matches with Darren Drysdale go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 37% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 54%. Both teams were booked in 69%.
Does Darren Drysdale give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 20% of matches refereed by Darren Drysdale.