Northern IrelandMatches analysed: 502022–2026Ian McNabb: referee stats
Ian McNabb (Northern Ireland) has shown 2.96 cards per game in 50 analysed matches — −12% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: lenient.
Lenient · −12%Upcoming matches with Ian McNabb
Referee radar
Percentile among 3034 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)
Ian McNabb by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premiership | 43 | 3.02 | 3.33 | −7% | 19% | 12% |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | 5 | 3.00 | 4.60 | −12% | 40% | 20% |
| Friendlies | 1 | 0.00 | 3.00 | −6% | 0% | 0% |
| UEFA U21 Championship - Qualification | 1 | 3.00 | 3.96 | −2% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Ian McNabb
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 17 Oct | Cliftonville FC – PortadownPremiership | 1:2 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sun 4 Oct | Bangor – Coleraine FCPremiership | 2:3 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Sat 5 Sept | Limavady United – Dungannon SwiftsPremiership | 0:2 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sat 15 Aug | Coleraine FC – LarnePremiership | 0:0 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Sat 8 Aug | Linfield – Ballymena UnitedPremiership | 0:3 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Thu 16 Jul | FK Zalgiris Vilnius – PetrovacUEFA Europa Conference League | 2:1 | 2 | — | 1 |
| Sat 25 Apr | Coleraine FC – GlentoranPremiership | 6:2 | 0 | — | 2 |
| Sat 11 Apr | Linfield – LarnePremiership | 0:2 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sat 28 Mar | South Korea – Ivory CoastFriendlies | 0:4 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Sat 14 Mar | Coleraine FC – Cliftonville FCPremiership | 1:0 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sat 14 Feb | Glentoran – Ballymena UnitedPremiership | 2:1 | 3 | — | 1 |
| Sat 17 Jan | Bangor – PortadownPremiership | 1:0 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Fri 2 Jan | Larne – Coleraine FCPremiership | 3:0 | 1 | — | 1 |
| Fri 26 Dec | Cliftonville FC – Crusaders FCPremiership | 1:2 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sat 20 Dec | Glenavon FC – LinfieldPremiership | 2:1 | 1 | — | 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 Ian McNabb give per game?
On average 2.96 cards per game in 50 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.46).
Is Ian McNabb a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Ian McNabb officiates, the card count is −12% – profile: lenient. A red card appeared in 12% of these matches.
How often do matches with Ian McNabb go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 24% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 36%. Both teams were booked in 58%.
Does Ian McNabb give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 20% of matches refereed by Ian McNabb.