EnglandMatches analysed: 662023–2026Declan Bourne: referee stats
Declan Bourne (England) has shown 4.26 cards per game in 66 analysed matches — +5% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.
Average · +5%Upcoming matches with Declan Bourne
| Date | Match | Exp. cards | Over 3.5 | Over 4.5 | Both booked | Penalty | Red card | Odds o3.5 / o4.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 18 Sept 18:00 | Aston Villa U21 – Middlesbrough U21Premier League 2 Division One | 3.44.0 | 45%55% | 27%37% | 66% | 18% | 12% | — |
Model probabilities: the referee’s card rate combined with both teams’ discipline, shrunk toward the league average when the sample is small. League average in grey for comparison.
Referee radar
Percentile among 2787 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)
Declan Bourne by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 31 | 4.23 | 4.17 | +1% | 23% | 19% |
| League One | 24 | 4.33 | 4.10 | +4% | 13% | 8% |
| EFL Trophy | 5 | 3.60 | 3.43 | +1% | 40% | 20% |
| National League | 3 | 4.00 | 4.18 | −1% | 33% | 0% |
| FA Cup | 2 | 6.00 | 2.78 | +13% | 0% | 0% |
| League Cup | 1 | 4.00 | 3.38 | +1% | 0% | 100% |
Last matches refereed by Declan Bourne
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 5 Sept | Gateshead – Solihull MoorsNational League | 1:1 | 2 | — | 1 |
| Sat 29 Aug | Colchester – RochdaleLeague Two | 1:0 | 3 | 25 | 0 |
| Sat 22 Aug | Rotherham – YorkLeague Two | 1:1 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| Sat 8 Aug | AFC Hornchurch – Kidderminster HarriersNational League | 3:0 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Mon 6 Apr | Fleetwood Town – BarnetLeague Two | 2:5 | 6 | 26 | 2 |
| Sat 14 Mar | Stevenage – AFC WimbledonLeague One | 1:0 | 4 | 22 | 1 |
| Sat 28 Feb | Cambridge United – Milton Keynes DonsLeague Two | 1:1 | 3 | 22 | 1 |
| Sat 7 Feb | Newport County – GrimsbyLeague Two | 0:0 | 3 | 22 | 0 |
| Sat 24 Jan | Port Vale – Exeter CityLeague One | 1:3 | 5 | 21 | 0 |
| Mon 29 Dec | Bristol Rovers – BarnetLeague Two | 0:2 | 5 | 17 | 0 |
| Sat 20 Dec | Harrogate Town – Milton Keynes DonsLeague Two | 0:4 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| Sat 18 Oct | Cambridge United – BromleyLeague Two | 2:1 | 3 | 24 | 0 |
| Sat 4 Oct | Newport County – Swindon TownLeague Two | 0:1 | 9 | 29 | 0 |
| Sat 13 Sept | Crewe – BarnetLeague Two | 1:2 | 4 | 26 | 0 |
| Tue 2 Sept | Shrewsbury – WalsallEFL Trophy | 1:3 | 5 | 24 | 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 Declan Bourne give per game?
On average 4.26 cards per game in 66 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.03).
Is Declan Bourne a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Declan Bourne officiates, the card count is +5% – profile: average. A red card appeared in 15% of these matches.
How often do matches with Declan Bourne go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 41% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 59%. Both teams were booked in 79%.
Does Declan Bourne give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 20% of matches refereed by Declan Bourne.
Which match will Declan Bourne referee next?
Aston Villa U21 – Middlesbrough U21 (Premier League 2 Division One) on 18.09.2026. Card probabilities for this match are shown above.