ScotlandMatches analysed: 852023–2026Steven McLean: referee stats
Steven McLean (Scotland) has shown 3.45 cards per game in 85 analysed matches — −12% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: lenient.
Lenient · −12%Upcoming matches with Steven McLean
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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)
Steven McLean by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premiership | 58 | 3.62 | 4.03 | −9% | 29% | 17% |
| Championship | 15 | 3.00 | 4.18 | −17% | 20% | 13% |
| League Cup | 9 | 3.33 | 3.34 | +0% | 33% | 11% |
| FA Cup | 2 | 2.50 | 3.47 | −4% | 0% | 0% |
| League One | 1 | 3.00 | 3.86 | −2% | 100% | 100% |
Last matches refereed by Steven McLean
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 6 Sept | ST Johnstone – HibernianPremiership | 2:1 | 1 | 23 | 1 |
| Wed 2 Sept | Falkirk – RangersPremiership | 1:2 | 3 | 29 | 0 |
| Sat 15 Aug | Dundee Utd – CelticLeague Cup | 0:4 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sun 2 Aug | Hibernian – MotherwellPremiership | 1:2 | 4 | 27 | 2 |
| Sat 23 May | Celtic – DunfermlineFA Cup | 3:1 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
| Sun 17 May | ST Mirren – Dundee UtdPremiership | 1:1 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| Sat 9 May | Motherwell – Heart Of MidlothianPremiership | 1:1 | 4 | 23 | 0 |
| Sat 2 May | Dundee – ST MirrenPremiership | 1:0 | 3 | 21 | 0 |
| Sat 18 Apr | Morton – Queen's ParkChampionship | 0:0 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sun 5 Apr | Dundee – CelticPremiership | 1:2 | 3 | 20 | 1 |
| Sun 15 Mar | ST Mirren – RangersPremiership | 0:1 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Fri 6 Mar | Falkirk – Dundee UtdFA Cup | 2:1 | 3 | 17 | 0 |
| Sat 21 Feb | Aberdeen – DundeePremiership | 2:3 | 6 | 23 | 1 |
| Wed 11 Feb | Motherwell – RangersPremiership | 1:1 | 8 | 35 | 0 |
| Tue 3 Feb | ST Mirren – Heart Of MidlothianPremiership | 1:0 | 3 | 27 | 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 Steven McLean give per game?
On average 3.45 cards per game in 85 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.97).
Is Steven McLean a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Steven McLean officiates, the card count is −12% – profile: lenient. A red card appeared in 17% of these matches.
How often do matches with Steven McLean go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 25% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 42%. Both teams were booked in 72%.
Does Steven McLean give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 28% of matches refereed by Steven McLean.