IrelandMatches analysed: 532023–2025Kevin O'Sullivan: referee stats
Kevin O'Sullivan (Ireland) has shown 4.76 cards per game in 53 analysed matches — −4% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.
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Percentile among 2790 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)
Kevin O'Sullivan by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier Division | 39 | 4.90 | 5.09 | −3% | 8% | 8% |
| First Division | 9 | 4.22 | 4.91 | −7% | 44% | 0% |
| UEFA Youth League | 3 | 4.33 | 4.01 | +2% | 33% | 33% |
| FAI Cup | 1 | 5.00 | 4.53 | +1% | 0% | 0% |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | 1 | 5.00 | 4.66 | +1% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Kevin O'Sullivan
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 22 Sept | Drogheda United – ShelbournePremier Division | 2:1 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Fri 12 Sept | Kerry – Sligo RoversFAI Cup | 4:3 | 3 | — | 1 |
| Fri 15 Aug | Bohemians – Sligo RoversFAI Cup | 0:1 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sun 10 Aug | Galway United – Shamrock RoversPremier Division | 0:0 | 7 | 29 | 0 |
| Thu 31 Jul | Egnatia Rrogozhinë – Dinamo MinskUEFA Europa Conference League | 1:0 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Fri 25 Jul | Dundalk – WexfordFirst Division | 3:2 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Fri 27 Jun | Galway United – ShelbournePremier Division | 1:1 | 7 | 22 | 0 |
| Mon 23 Jun | Bohemians – Shamrock RoversPremier Division | 2:0 | 7 | 25 | 0 |
| Fri 13 Jun | St Patrick's Athl. – Drogheda UnitedPremier Division | 0:0 | 6 | 29 | 0 |
| Fri 30 May | Shamrock Rovers – Galway UnitedPremier Division | 0:0 | 4 | 15 | 0 |
| Fri 16 May | Drogheda United – Derry CityPremier Division | 1:1 | 5 | 15 | 0 |
| Fri 9 May | Shelbourne – St Patrick's Athl.Premier Division | 2:1 | 5 | 20 | 0 |
| Mon 5 May | Galway United – BohemiansPremier Division | 1:2 | 4 | 23 | 0 |
| Mon 21 Apr | Drogheda United – St Patrick's Athl.Premier Division | 0:0 | 6 | 23 | 0 |
| Fri 11 Apr | Shelbourne – BohemiansPremier Division | 1:0 | 3 | — | 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 Kevin O'Sullivan give per game?
On average 4.76 cards per game in 53 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.98).
Is Kevin O'Sullivan a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Kevin O'Sullivan officiates, the card count is −4% – profile: average. A red card appeared in 8% of these matches.
How often do matches with Kevin O'Sullivan go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 59% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 76%. Both teams were booked in 89%.
Does Kevin O'Sullivan give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 15% of matches refereed by Kevin O'Sullivan.