ScotlandMatches analysed: 332024–2026Matthew MacDermid: referee stats
Matthew MacDermid (Scotland) has shown 3.85 cards per game in 33 analysed matches — −6% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: lenient.
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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)
Matthew MacDermid by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premiership | 21 | 4.05 | 4.15 | −2% | 29% | 10% |
| UEFA Youth League | 3 | 3.67 | 4.42 | −4% | 33% | 0% |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | 3 | 3.67 | 4.45 | −4% | 33% | 0% |
| Championship | 2 | 4.00 | 4.64 | −2% | 50% | 0% |
| League Cup | 2 | 1.50 | 3.08 | −6% | 50% | 0% |
| UEFA Champions League | 1 | 6.00 | 4.14 | +4% | 100% | 0% |
| FA Cup | 1 | 3.00 | 3.47 | −1% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Matthew MacDermid
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 12 Sept | Ross County – HibernianLeague Cup | 0:3 | 0 | — | 1 |
| Sun 30 Aug | Aberdeen – RangersPremiership | 0:1 | 9 | 36 | 1 |
| Fri 14 Aug | Kilmarnock – Ayr UtdLeague Cup | 3:2 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Mon 3 Aug | Celtic – DundeePremiership | 1:0 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| Thu 23 Jul | FC Santa Coloma – Rapid ViennaUEFA Europa Conference League | 1:3 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Tue 14 Jul | KuPS – Vardar SkopjeUEFA Champions League | 2:3 | 6 | — | 2 |
| Wed 13 May | Rangers – HibernianPremiership | 1:2 | 4 | 26 | 0 |
| Sun 26 Apr | Dundee Utd – DundeePremiership | 3:0 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Sun 19 Apr | Celtic – ST MirrenFA Cup | 6:2 | 3 | 23 | 0 |
| Sat 11 Apr | Heart Of Midlothian – MotherwellPremiership | 3:1 | 3 | 21 | 1 |
| Sat 21 Mar | Rangers – AberdeenPremiership | 4:1 | 4 | 32 | 0 |
| Sat 14 Mar | Dunfermline – Raith RoversChampionship | 3:0 | 6 | — | 0 |
| Tue 3 Mar | Dundee Utd – ST MirrenPremiership | 2:1 | 3 | 25 | 1 |
| Sun 22 Feb | Celtic – HibernianPremiership | 1:2 | 4 | 15 | 0 |
| Wed 4 Feb | Livingston – FalkirkPremiership | 1:2 | 7 | 30 | 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 Matthew MacDermid give per game?
On average 3.85 cards per game in 33 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.15).
Is Matthew MacDermid a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Matthew MacDermid officiates, the card count is −6% – profile: lenient. A red card appeared in 6% of these matches.
How often do matches with Matthew MacDermid go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 36% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 55%. Both teams were booked in 76%.
Does Matthew MacDermid give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 33% of matches refereed by Matthew MacDermid.