ScotlandMatches analysed: 572023–2025Graham Grainger: referee stats
Graham Grainger (Scotland) has shown 3.30 cards per game in 57 analysed matches — −14% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: lenient.
Lenient · −14%Upcoming matches with Graham Grainger
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Percentile among 2955 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)
Graham Grainger by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 22 | 2.91 | 3.97 | −18% | 14% | 14% |
| Championship | 18 | 4.00 | 4.08 | −1% | 17% | 6% |
| Premiership | 6 | 3.50 | 3.78 | −3% | 50% | 17% |
| League Cup | 6 | 2.33 | 3.32 | −9% | 17% | 17% |
| League Two | 5 | 3.40 | 4.65 | −9% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Graham Grainger
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 24 Sept | Edinburgh City – Celtic IIChallenge Cup | 2:1 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Sat 20 Sept | Alloa Athletic – Cove RangersLeague One | 2:1 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Fri 5 Sept | Inverness CT – Stirling AlbionChallenge Cup | 2:1 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Sat 30 Aug | Montrose – PeterheadLeague One | 2:1 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Tue 12 Aug | Dumbarton – St. Mirren U21Challenge Cup | 4:2 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Sat 9 Aug | Stenhousemuir – Cove RangersLeague One | 1:0 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Sat 26 Jul | Dunfermline – Stirling AlbionLeague Cup | 2:0 | 4 | — | 1 |
| Sat 19 Jul | Inverness CT – ST JohnstoneLeague Cup | 0:1 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Sat 12 Jul | Stranraer – Ross CountyLeague Cup | 1:1 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Tue 6 May | Edinburgh City – East FifeLeague One | 1:0 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Sat 3 May | Annan Athletic – Cove RangersLeague One | 2:4 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sat 19 Apr | Elgin City – PeterheadLeague Two | 4:0 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sat 12 Apr | Dumbarton – Cove RangersLeague One | 1:3 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sat 29 Mar | Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic – Elgin CityLeague Two | 0:1 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sat 1 Mar | Queen of the South – Kelty HeartsLeague One | 0:1 | 2 | — | 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 Graham Grainger give per game?
On average 3.30 cards per game in 57 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.98).
Is Graham Grainger a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Graham Grainger officiates, the card count is −14% – profile: lenient. A red card appeared in 11% of these matches.
How often do matches with Graham Grainger go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 21% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 47%. Both teams were booked in 67%.
Does Graham Grainger give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 18% of matches refereed by Graham Grainger.