ScotlandMatches analysed: 152024–2025Joel Kennedy · League Two: referee stats
Joel Kennedy (Scotland) has shown 5.53 cards per game in 15 analysed matches — +9% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: strict.
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Percentile among 2950 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 15 matches)
Last matches refereed by Joel Kennedy
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 16 Aug | Dumbarton – Elgin CityLeague Two | 1:1 | 7 | — | 0 |
| Sat 9 Aug | Clyde – Forfar AthleticLeague Two | 0:0 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sat 26 Apr | Stirling Albion – ClydeLeague Two | 1:4 | 8 | — | 0 |
| Sat 1 Mar | Peterhead – Elgin CityLeague Two | 2:0 | 7 | — | 0 |
| Sat 15 Feb | Edinburgh City – SpartansLeague Two | 5:0 | 6 | — | 0 |
| Sat 25 Jan | Stirling Albion – Bonnyrigg Rose AthleticLeague Two | 3:0 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Tue 14 Jan | Peterhead – StranraerLeague Two | 1:0 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Wed 8 Jan | Edinburgh City – East FifeLeague Two | 2:4 | 6 | — | 0 |
| Sat 16 Nov | Elgin City – Forfar AthleticLeague Two | 2:1 | 7 | — | 0 |
| Sat 5 Oct | Edinburgh City – StranraerLeague Two | 1:2 | 6 | — | 0 |
| Sat 28 Sept | Peterhead – ClydeLeague Two | 2:2 | 3 | — | 1 |
| Tue 17 Sept | Elgin City – SpartansLeague Two | 1:1 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sat 31 Aug | Stirling Albion – SpartansLeague Two | 1:0 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Sat 24 Aug | Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic – ClydeLeague Two | 2:1 | 9 | — | 0 |
| Sat 6 Apr | Forfar Athletic – DumbartonLeague Two | 0:2 | 2 | — | 1 |
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 5.53 cards per game in 15 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.83).
Is Joel Kennedy a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Joel Kennedy officiates, the card count is +9% – profile: strict. A red card appeared in 7% of these matches.
How often do matches with Joel Kennedy go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 67% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 87%. Both teams were booked in 100%.
Does Joel Kennedy give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 13% of matches refereed by Joel Kennedy.