ScotlandMatches analysed: 642023–2026John Beaton · Premiership: referee stats
John Beaton (Scotland) has shown 3.98 cards per game in 64 analysed matches — +0% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.
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Percentile among 2954 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 John Beaton
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 5 Sept | Aberdeen – KilmarnockPremiership | 0:0 | 9 | 26 | 0 |
| Sun 30 Aug | Dundee – HibernianPremiership | 1:2 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| Sun 2 Aug | ST Johnstone – KilmarnockPremiership | 4:3 | 4 | 19 | 0 |
| Wed 13 May | Motherwell – CelticPremiership | 2:3 | 5 | 24 | 1 |
| Mon 4 May | Heart Of Midlothian – RangersPremiership | 2:1 | 3 | 20 | 0 |
| Sat 4 Apr | Rangers – Dundee UtdPremiership | 4:2 | 3 | 21 | 0 |
| Sat 14 Mar | Celtic – MotherwellPremiership | 3:1 | 7 | 20 | 1 |
| Sun 1 Mar | Rangers – CelticPremiership | 2:2 | 3 | 19 | 0 |
| Sat 21 Feb | Dundee Utd – KilmarnockPremiership | 1:1 | 5 | 18 | 0 |
| Wed 14 Jan | Falkirk – CelticPremiership | 0:1 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Sat 3 Jan | Falkirk – AberdeenPremiership | 1:0 | 6 | 30 | 0 |
| Sat 27 Dec | Hibernian – Heart Of MidlothianPremiership | 3:2 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Wed 17 Dec | Dundee Utd – CelticPremiership | 2:1 | 3 | 13 | 0 |
| Sat 29 Nov | Dundee – ST MirrenPremiership | 3:1 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| Sun 9 Nov | Heart Of Midlothian – Dundee UtdPremiership | 1:1 | 6 | 33 | 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 3.98 cards per game in 64 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.97).
Is John Beaton a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where John Beaton officiates, the card count is +0% – profile: average. A red card appeared in 13% of these matches.
How often do matches with John Beaton go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 41% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 55%. Both teams were booked in 78%.
Does John Beaton give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 28% of matches refereed by John Beaton.