ScotlandMatches analysed: 222023–2025Graham Grainger · League One: referee stats
Graham Grainger (Scotland) has shown 2.91 cards per game in 22 analysed matches — −18% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: very lenient.
Very lenient · −18%Upcoming matches with Graham Grainger
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Percentile among 2790 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)
Last matches refereed by Graham Grainger
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 20 Sept | Alloa Athletic – Cove RangersLeague One | 2:1 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sat 30 Aug | Montrose – PeterheadLeague One | 2:1 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sat 9 Aug | Stenhousemuir – Cove RangersLeague One | 1:0 | 5 | — | 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 12 Apr | Dumbarton – Cove RangersLeague One | 1:3 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sat 1 Mar | Queen of the South – Kelty HeartsLeague One | 0:1 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sat 8 Feb | Arbroath – Inverness CTLeague One | 3:0 | 2 | — | 1 |
| Sat 28 Dec | Arbroath – MontroseLeague One | 3:0 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sat 21 Dec | Stenhousemuir – Inverness CTLeague One | 0:1 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sat 26 Oct | Dumbarton – Inverness CTLeague One | 3:1 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sat 5 Oct | Alloa Athletic – Cove RangersLeague One | 0:2 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sat 21 Sept | Dumbarton – MontroseLeague One | 0:1 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Sat 24 Aug | Montrose – Queen of the SouthLeague One | 1:0 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sat 4 May | Stirling Albion – Annan AthleticLeague One | 1:1 | 5 | — | 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 2.91 cards per game in 22 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.97).
Is Graham Grainger a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Graham Grainger officiates, the card count is −18% – profile: very lenient. A red card appeared in 14% of these matches.
How often do matches with Graham Grainger go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 9% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 36%. Both teams were booked in 68%.
Does Graham Grainger give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 14% of matches refereed by Graham Grainger.