IrelandMatches analysed: 92024–2026Mark Houlihan · Premier Division: referee stats
Mark Houlihan (Ireland) has shown 4.00 cards per game in 9 analysed matches — −12% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: lenient.
Lenient · −12%Upcoming matches with Mark Houlihan
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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 9 matches)
Last matches refereed by Mark Houlihan
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 21 Aug | Dundalk – Galway UnitedPremier Division | 1:2 | 5 | 25 | 0 |
| Mon 23 Jun | St Patrick's Athl. – Derry CityPremier Division | 0:1 | 9 | 26 | 0 |
| Fri 23 May | Galway United – Cork CityPremier Division | 2:1 | 6 | 31 | 1 |
| Sat 10 May | Sligo Rovers – BohemiansPremier Division | 0:1 | 2 | 32 | 0 |
| Fri 2 May | Cork City – Shamrock RoversPremier Division | 1:1 | 4 | 25 | 0 |
| Mon 3 Mar | Bohemians – Drogheda UnitedPremier Division | 0:1 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Fri 24 May | Galway United – DundalkPremier Division | 2:0 | 4 | 19 | 0 |
| Fri 17 May | St Patrick's Athl. – Derry CityPremier Division | 0:1 | 3 | 21 | 0 |
| Fri 26 Apr | Drogheda United – Sligo RoversPremier Division | 3:1 | 0 | 20 | 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 Mark Houlihan give per game?
On average 4.00 cards per game in 9 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 5.14).
Is Mark Houlihan a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Mark Houlihan officiates, the card count is −12% – profile: lenient. A red card appeared in 0% of these matches.
How often do matches with Mark Houlihan go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 33% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 56%. Both teams were booked in 89%.
Does Mark Houlihan give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 22% of matches refereed by Mark Houlihan.