Northern IrelandMatches analysed: 202024–2026Ross Dunlop: referee stats
Ross Dunlop (Northern Ireland) has shown 1.95 cards per game in 20 analysed matches — −26% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: very lenient.
Very lenient · −26%Upcoming matches with Ross Dunlop
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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)
Ross Dunlop by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premiership | 20 | 1.95 | 3.36 | −26% | 15% | 10% |
Last matches refereed by Ross Dunlop
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 18 Apr | Cliftonville FC – Dungannon SwiftsPremiership | 1:0 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Tue 7 Apr | Ballymena United – Glenavon FCPremiership | 1:1 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Tue 10 Mar | Linfield – PortadownPremiership | 3:1 | 4 | — | 1 |
| Sat 29 Nov | Crusaders FC – Coleraine FCPremiership | 0:2 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sat 20 Sept | Linfield – Glenavon FCPremiership | 2:0 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sat 6 Sept | Bangor – LarnePremiership | 0:2 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Sat 19 Apr | Glenavon FC – Ballymena UnitedPremiership | 2:0 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Sat 11 Jan | Loughgall – PortadownPremiership | 0:1 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sat 30 Nov | Linfield – PortadownPremiership | 2:1 | 9+ | — | 0 |
| Sat 16 Nov | Dungannon Swifts – Glenavon FCPremiership | 2:0 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Sat 26 Oct | Crusaders FC – Ballymena UnitedPremiership | 1:0 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Sat 12 Oct | Glentoran – Dungannon SwiftsPremiership | 2:0 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Sat 28 Sept | Portadown – Ballymena UnitedPremiership | 0:1 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Tue 17 Sept | Glentoran – LoughgallPremiership | 2:0 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Sat 7 Sept | Larne – Ballymena UnitedPremiership | 0:1 | 0 | — | 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 Ross Dunlop give per game?
On average 1.95 cards per game in 20 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.36).
Is Ross Dunlop a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Ross Dunlop officiates, the card count is −26% – profile: very lenient. A red card appeared in 10% of these matches.
How often do matches with Ross Dunlop go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 5% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 20%. Both teams were booked in 35%.
Does Ross Dunlop give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 15% of matches refereed by Ross Dunlop.