ScotlandMatches analysed: 252024–2025Joel Kennedy: referee stats
Joel Kennedy (Scotland) has shown 5.20 cards per game in 25 analysed matches — +15% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: very strict.
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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)
Joel Kennedy by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 15 | 5.53 | 4.83 | +9% | 13% | 7% |
| League Cup | 6 | 4.50 | 3.06 | +14% | 17% | 0% |
| League One | 4 | 5.00 | 4.07 | +6% | 25% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Joel Kennedy
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 23 Sept | Clyde – East FifeChallenge Cup | 2:1 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Sat 20 Sept | Banks O' Dee – Brora RangersFootball League - Highland League | 3:1 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Tue 26 Aug | Elgin City – Dundee United IIChallenge Cup | 3:1 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Sat 23 Aug | Deveronvale – BrechinFootball League - Highland League | 0:0 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Sat 16 Aug | Dumbarton – Elgin CityLeague Two | 1:1 | 7 | — | 0 |
| Tue 12 Aug | Peterhead – Aberdeen U21Challenge Cup | 4:2 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Sat 9 Aug | Clyde – Forfar AthleticLeague Two | 0:0 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sat 2 Aug | Cove Rangers – Queen of the SouthLeague One | 0:2 | 7 | — | 0 |
| Sat 26 Jul | Hamilton Academical – DumbartonLeague Cup | 0:1 | 7 | — | 0 |
| Sat 19 Jul | Edinburgh City – StranraerLeague Cup | 0:0 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Tue 15 Jul | Brora Rangers – Kelty HeartsLeague Cup | 0:4 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sat 12 Jul | Peterhead – MortonLeague Cup | 2:4 | 3 | — | 1 |
| Sat 26 Apr | Stirling Albion – ClydeLeague Two | 1:4 | 8 | — | 0 |
| Sat 29 Mar | Alloa Athletic – DumbartonLeague One | 2:3 | 2 | — | 2 |
| Sat 15 Mar | Montrose – Cove RangersLeague One | 2:2 | 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 Joel Kennedy give per game?
On average 5.20 cards per game in 25 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.28).
Is Joel Kennedy a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Joel Kennedy officiates, the card count is +15% – profile: very strict. A red card appeared in 4% of these matches.
How often do matches with Joel Kennedy go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 60% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 84%. Both teams were booked in 100%.
Does Joel Kennedy give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 16% of matches refereed by Joel Kennedy.