ScotlandMatches analysed: 122023–2026John Beaton · League Cup: referee stats
John Beaton (Scotland) has shown 4.08 cards per game in 12 analysed matches — +13% 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 12 matches)
Last matches refereed by John Beaton
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 16 Aug | Rangers – ST MirrenLeague Cup | 5:1 | 3 | — | 1 |
| Sat 20 Sept | Aberdeen – MotherwellLeague Cup | 0:1 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sun 15 Dec | Celtic – RangersLeague Cup | 3:3 | 6 | — | 0 |
| Fri 20 Sept | Motherwell – Dundee UtdLeague Cup | 2:1 | 6 | — | 1 |
| Sun 18 Aug | Dundee Utd – ST MirrenLeague Cup | 1:0 | 6 | — | 0 |
| Sat 27 Jul | Dundee – Inverness CTLeague Cup | 6:0 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Tue 23 Jul | Partick – ClydeLeague Cup | 2:3 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Sat 4 Nov | Hibernian – AberdeenLeague Cup | 0:1 | 8 | — | 0 |
| Wed 27 Sept | Ross County – AberdeenLeague Cup | 1:2 | 7 | — | 1 |
| Sun 20 Aug | Heart Of Midlothian – PartickLeague Cup | 4:0 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sun 30 Jul | Dundee – Inverness CTLeague Cup | 1:0 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Wed 26 Jul | Kilmarnock – Raith RoversLeague Cup | 2:2 | 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 John Beaton give per game?
On average 4.08 cards per game in 12 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.23).
Is John Beaton a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where John Beaton officiates, the card count is +13% – profile: strict. A red card appeared in 17% of these matches.
How often do matches with John Beaton go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 50% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 58%. Both teams were booked in 67%.
Does John Beaton give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 25% of matches refereed by John Beaton.