ScotlandMatches analysed: 102024–2025Duncan Nicolson · League One: referee stats
Duncan Nicolson (Scotland) has shown 3.40 cards per game in 10 analysed matches — −8% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: lenient.
Lenient · −8%Upcoming matches with Duncan Nicolson
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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 10 matches)
Last matches refereed by Duncan Nicolson
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 23 Aug | East Fife – Kelty HeartsLeague One | 2:1 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Sat 16 Aug | Cove Rangers – MontroseLeague One | 3:3 | 6 | — | 0 |
| Tue 6 May | Elgin City – Annan AthleticLeague One | 2:4 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Tue 25 Feb | Arbroath – Kelty HeartsLeague One | 2:1 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sat 8 Feb | Montrose – Alloa AthleticLeague One | 2:2 | 4 | — | 1 |
| Sat 4 Jan | Queen of the South – Cove RangersLeague One | 1:0 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Sat 26 Oct | Montrose – Cove RangersLeague One | 0:2 | 6 | — | 0 |
| Sat 21 Sept | Arbroath – Annan AthleticLeague One | 2:0 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sat 31 Aug | Cove Rangers – MontroseLeague One | 1:0 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sat 16 Mar | Hamilton Academical – Stirling AlbionLeague One | 3:0 | 0 | — | 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 3.40 cards per game in 10 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.03).
Is Duncan Nicolson a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Duncan Nicolson officiates, the card count is −8% – profile: lenient. A red card appeared in 20% of these matches.
How often do matches with Duncan Nicolson go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 30% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 60%. Both teams were booked in 70%.
Does Duncan Nicolson give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 10% of matches refereed by Duncan Nicolson.