ScotlandMatches analysed: 762023–2026Duncan Nicolson: referee stats
Duncan Nicolson (Scotland) has shown 4.24 cards per game in 76 analysed matches — +2% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.
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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)
Duncan Nicolson by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 19 | 4.42 | 4.50 | −1% | 16% | 16% |
| League Two | 19 | 5.21 | 4.39 | +12% | 21% | 53% |
| Premiership | 18 | 3.83 | 4.10 | −4% | 22% | 11% |
| League One | 10 | 3.40 | 4.03 | −8% | 10% | 20% |
| League Cup | 8 | 3.13 | 3.06 | +1% | 25% | 13% |
| FA Cup | 1 | 2.00 | 3.47 | −3% | 0% | 0% |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | 1 | 9.00 | 4.03 | +11% | 0% | 100% |
Last matches refereed by Duncan Nicolson
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 19 Sept | Kilmarnock – Heart Of MidlothianPremiership | 1:1 | 4 | 30 | 0 |
| Sat 5 Sept | Rangers – MotherwellPremiership | 1:0 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| Wed 2 Sept | Celtic – AberdeenPremiership | 3:0 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| Fri 28 Aug | Dunfermline – Raith RoversChampionship | 1:0 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sun 16 Aug | Hibernian – PartickLeague Cup | 1:0 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sat 1 Aug | Falkirk – ST MirrenPremiership | 0:2 | 4 | 36 | 0 |
| Thu 16 Jul | Milsami Orhei – VeležUEFA Europa Conference League | 0:1 | 9 | — | 0 |
| Sat 16 May | Falkirk – RangersPremiership | 2:5 | 3 | 20 | 2 |
| Tue 12 May | Dunfermline – PartickPremiership | 1:1 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Sat 9 May | Aberdeen – Dundee UtdPremiership | 2:0 | 7 | 28 | 0 |
| Fri 1 May | Raith Rovers – Ross CountyChampionship | 3:2 | 3 | — | 1 |
| Sat 11 Apr | Celtic – ST MirrenPremiership | 1:0 | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| Tue 7 Apr | Ayr Utd – DunfermlineChampionship | 0:3 | 5 | — | 1 |
| Sat 4 Apr | Motherwell – FalkirkPremiership | 2:3 | 5 | 30 | 1 |
| Fri 20 Mar | Partick – ST JohnstoneChampionship | 0:0 | 3 | — | 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 Duncan Nicolson give per game?
On average 4.24 cards per game in 76 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.14).
Is Duncan Nicolson a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Duncan Nicolson officiates, the card count is +2% – profile: average. A red card appeared in 25% of these matches.
How often do matches with Duncan Nicolson go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 38% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 63%. Both teams were booked in 72%.
Does Duncan Nicolson give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 18% of matches refereed by Duncan Nicolson.