ScotlandMatches analysed: 582023–2026

Steven McLean · Premiership: referee stats

Steven McLean (Scotland) has shown 3.62 cards per game in 58 analysed matches — −9% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: lenient.

Lenient · −9%
Cards per game3.62league avg 4.03
Over 4.5 cards29%Over 3.5 cards: 47%
Matches with a penalty29%
Matches with a red card17%
Fouls per game22.3
Cards 1st / 2nd half1.1 / 2.6

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Referee radar

Strictness 13Fouls called 31Penalties 84Red cards 60Late cards 54Away cards 16

Percentile among 2966 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)

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Last matches refereed by Steven McLean

DateMatchScoreCards (home–away)FoulsPen.
06.09.2026ST Johnstone – HibernianPremiership2:1 1 231
02.09.2026Falkirk – RangersPremiership1:2 3 290
02.08.2026Hibernian – MotherwellPremiership1:2 4 272
17.05.2026ST Mirren – Dundee UtdPremiership1:1 2 200
09.05.2026Motherwell – Heart Of MidlothianPremiership1:1 4 230
02.05.2026Dundee – ST MirrenPremiership1:0 3 210
05.04.2026Dundee – CelticPremiership1:2 3 201
15.03.2026ST Mirren – RangersPremiership0:1 1 180
21.02.2026Aberdeen – DundeePremiership2:3 6 231
11.02.2026Motherwell – RangersPremiership1:1 8 350
03.02.2026ST Mirren – Heart Of MidlothianPremiership1:0 3 270
31.01.2026Livingston – MotherwellPremiership0:2 1 240
25.01.2026Heart Of Midlothian – CelticPremiership2:2 10 350
10.01.2026ST Mirren – FalkirkPremiership0:2 3 190
03.01.2026Celtic – RangersPremiership1:3 3 260

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.

FAQ

How many cards does Steven McLean give per game?

On average 3.62 cards per game in 58 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.03).

Is Steven McLean a strict referee?

Compared with the leagues where Steven McLean officiates, the card count is −9% – 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 29% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 47%. Both teams were booked in 74%.

Does Steven McLean give many penalties?

A penalty was awarded in 29% of matches refereed by Steven McLean.