EnglandMatches analysed: 842023–2026Dean Whitestone: referee stats
Dean Whitestone (England) has shown 3.52 cards per game in 84 analysed matches — −10% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: lenient.
Lenient · −10%Upcoming matches with Dean Whitestone
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Percentile among 3034 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)
Dean Whitestone by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 60 | 3.53 | 3.99 | −10% | 12% | 8% |
| League One | 14 | 3.14 | 4.01 | −12% | 7% | 7% |
| League Two | 6 | 4.33 | 4.24 | +1% | 17% | 17% |
| League Cup | 4 | 3.50 | 3.43 | +0% | 0% | 25% |
Last matches refereed by Dean Whitestone
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 31 Oct | Stockport County – AFC WimbledonLeague One | 2:1 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| Tue 27 Oct | Sheffield Wednesday – Cambridge UnitedLeague One | 1:1 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
| Tue 20 Oct | Bristol Rovers – Salford CityLeague Two | 1:2 | 7 | 29 | 0 |
| Sat 17 Oct | Plymouth – HuddersfieldLeague One | 0:2 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Sat 10 Oct | Bradford – Leyton OrientLeague One | 0:0 | 4 | 27 | 0 |
| Sat 29 Aug | Oldham – Swindon TownLeague Two | 3:0 | 3 | 18 | 1 |
| Sat 15 Aug | Mansfield Town – DoncasterLeague One | 2:1 | 3 | 19 | 0 |
| Mon 10 Aug | Plymouth – Exeter CityLeague Cup | 2:0 | 5 | 23 | 0 |
| Fri 3 Apr | Sheffield Utd – SwanseaChampionship | 3:3 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Sat 21 Mar | Hull City – Sheffield WednesdayChampionship | 3:1 | 4 | 19 | 0 |
| Sat 14 Mar | Leicester – QPRChampionship | 1:3 | 4 | 24 | 0 |
| Sat 7 Mar | Sheffield Utd – West BromChampionship | 1:1 | 3 | 19 | 0 |
| Wed 25 Feb | Millwall – BirminghamChampionship | 3:0 | 4 | 22 | 0 |
| Sat 14 Feb | Preston – WatfordChampionship | 2:2 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| Tue 3 Feb | Blackburn – Sheffield WednesdayChampionship | 1:0 | 6 | 25 | 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 Dean Whitestone give per game?
On average 3.52 cards per game in 84 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.99).
Is Dean Whitestone a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Dean Whitestone officiates, the card count is −10% – profile: lenient. A red card appeared in 10% of these matches.
How often do matches with Dean Whitestone go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 21% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 38%. Both teams were booked in 76%.
Does Dean Whitestone give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 11% of matches refereed by Dean Whitestone.