ScotlandMatches analysed: 1082023–2026David Dickinson: referee stats
David Dickinson (Scotland) has shown 4.56 cards per game in 108 analysed matches — +13% 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)
David Dickinson by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premiership | 62 | 4.42 | 3.99 | +9% | 23% | 16% |
| Championship | 16 | 4.06 | 4.27 | −3% | 13% | 13% |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | 6 | 5.33 | 4.59 | +6% | 17% | 17% |
| League Cup | 4 | 5.25 | 3.25 | +14% | 25% | 25% |
| UEFA U21 Championship - Qualification | 4 | 4.25 | 4.23 | +0% | 25% | 0% |
| UEFA U17 Championship - Qualification | 4 | 4.50 | 2.41 | +16% | 25% | 0% |
| UEFA U19 Championship - Qualification | 4 | 4.50 | 3.55 | +7% | 0% | 25% |
| UEFA Youth League | 3 | 6.67 | 4.28 | +13% | 0% | 33% |
| UEFA Champions League | 2 | 7.00 | 4.02 | +12% | 0% | 0% |
| UEFA Europa League | 1 | 6.00 | 4.73 | +3% | 0% | 0% |
| FA Cup | 1 | 1.00 | 3.47 | −5% | 100% | 0% |
| UEFA U17 Championship | 1 | 6.00 | 3.22 | +6% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by David Dickinson
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 12 Sept | Ayr Utd – Inverness CTChampionship | 1:3 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Wed 2 Sept | Kilmarnock – ST MirrenPremiership | 0:1 | 4 | 25 | 0 |
| Sat 22 Aug | Dundee Utd – DundeePremiership | 0:2 | 7 | 22 | 0 |
| Thu 13 Aug | Tromso – CFR 1907 ClujUEFA Europa Conference League | 2:1 | 3 | 31 | 0 |
| Sat 8 Aug | Dunfermline – Ayr UtdChampionship | 1:1 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Sat 1 Aug | Aberdeen – Heart Of MidlothianPremiership | 2:1 | 6 | 27 | 1 |
| Tue 21 Jul | Ararat-Armenia – Shamrock RoversUEFA Champions League | 2:0 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Tue 12 May | Aberdeen – ST MirrenPremiership | 0:2 | 3 | 25 | 0 |
| Fri 8 May | Arbroath – DunfermlinePremiership | 0:0 | 7 | 23 | 0 |
| Sun 3 May | Hibernian – CelticPremiership | 1:2 | 7 | 18 | 0 |
| Sat 25 Apr | ST Mirren – LivingstonPremiership | 0:2 | 4 | 23 | 0 |
| Sat 11 Apr | Aberdeen – HibernianPremiership | 2:0 | 5 | 27 | 1 |
| Sat 4 Apr | Ross County – Airdrie UnitedChampionship | 0:4 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Thu 26 Mar | Italy U21 – North Macedonia U21UEFA U21 Championship - Qualification | 4:0 | 3 | — | 1 |
| Sat 21 Mar | Motherwell – HibernianPremiership | 0:0 | 7 | 16 | 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 David Dickinson give per game?
On average 4.56 cards per game in 108 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.98).
Is David Dickinson a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where David Dickinson officiates, the card count is +13% – profile: strict. A red card appeared in 15% of these matches.
How often do matches with David Dickinson go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 44% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 66%. Both teams were booked in 80%.
Does David Dickinson give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 19% of matches refereed by David Dickinson.