EnglandMatches analysed: 742023–2026Declan Bourne: referee stats
Declan Bourne (England) has shown 4.32 cards per game in 74 analysed matches — +6% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: strict.
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Percentile among 3027 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 | 33 | 4.33 | 4.20 | +2% | 21% | 18% |
| League One | 24 | 4.33 | 4.10 | +4% | 13% | 8% |
| Premier League 2 Division One | 6 | 4.50 | 4.07 | +4% | 50% | 50% |
| 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 31 Oct | Port Vale – RochdaleLeague Two | 4:2 | 5 | 28 | 0 |
| Sat 24 Oct | Leicester City U21 – Arsenal U21Premier League 2 Division One | 4:1 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Tue 20 Oct | Rochdale – GrimsbyLeague Two | 2:2 | 7 | 21 | 0 |
| Fri 18 Sept | Aston Villa U21 – Middlesbrough U21Premier League 2 Division One | 2:2 | 7 | — | 1 |
| 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 |
| Fri 1 May | Aston Villa U21 – Manchester City U21Premier League 2 Division One | 2:3 | 5 | — | 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 |
| Mon 2 Feb | West Bromwich Albion U21 – Manchester United U21Premier League 2 Division One | 1:5 | 6 | — | 1 |
| Sat 24 Jan | Port Vale – Exeter CityLeague One | 1:3 | 5 | 21 | 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 4.32 cards per game in 74 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.05).
Is Declan Bourne a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Declan Bourne officiates, the card count is +6% – profile: strict. A red card appeared in 18% of these matches.
How often do matches with Declan Bourne go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 43% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 61%. Both teams were booked in 81%.
Does Declan Bourne give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 22% of matches refereed by Declan Bourne.