EnglandMatches analysed: 822023โ€“2026

Dale Baines: referee stats

Dale Baines (England) has shown 3.07 cards per game in 82 analysed matches โ€” โˆ’20% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: very lenient.

Very lenient ยท โˆ’20%
Cards per game3.07league avg 3.98
Over 4.5 cards26%Over 3.5 cards: 35%
Matches with a penalty17%
Matches with a red card6%
Fouls per game21.9
Cards 1st / 2nd half1.0 / 2.0

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Referee radar

Strictness 3Fouls called 25Penalties 46Red cards 2Late cards 47Away cards 34

Percentile among 2955 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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Dale Baines by competition

CompetitionMatchesCards/gLeague avgvs leaguePenaltyRed card
National League England303.204.08โˆ’16%20%7%
Premier League 2 Division One England213.144.07โˆ’15%29%10%
League Two England153.474.18โˆ’10%7%7%
EFL Trophy England82.133.33โˆ’14%13%0%
League One England63.173.93โˆ’7%0%0%
FA Cup England21.002.78โˆ’7%0%0%

Last matches refereed by Dale Baines

DateMatchScoreCards (homeโ€“away)FoulsPen.
18.09.2026Sunderland U21 โ€“ Norwich City U21Premier League 2 Division One3:1 5 โ€”1
28.08.2026Hartlepool โ€“ EastleighNational League0:1 6 โ€”0
22.08.2026Fleetwood Town โ€“ GillinghamLeague Two0:0 3 280
15.08.2026Solihull Moors โ€“ Boston UnitedNational League0:2 4 โ€”1
18.04.2026Northampton โ€“ DoncasterLeague One1:3 7 230
21.03.2026Milton Keynes Dons โ€“ BarnetLeague Two1:3 3 270
13.03.2026Manchester United U21 โ€“ Southampton U21Premier League 2 Division One2:1 2 โ€”0
28.02.2026Oldham โ€“ Crawley TownLeague Two2:0 5 290
07.02.2026AFC Wimbledon โ€“ ReadingLeague One3:2 1 240
01.02.2026Sunderland U21 โ€“ Leicester City U21Premier League 2 Division One3:2 3 โ€”0
26.01.2026Nottingham Forest U21 โ€“ Reading U21Premier League 2 Division One0:1 1 โ€”0
01.01.2026Crewe โ€“ CheltenhamLeague Two4:1 1 240
26.12.2025Tranmere โ€“ Fleetwood TownLeague Two1:0 7 300
09.12.2025Lincoln โ€“ BarnsleyLeague One3:1 1 120
02.12.2025Swindon Town โ€“ PeterboroughEFL Trophy1:0 1 110

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). โ€œvs leagueโ€ 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 Dale Baines give per game?

On average 3.07 cards per game in 82 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.98).

Is Dale Baines a strict referee?

Compared with the leagues where Dale Baines officiates, the card count is โˆ’20% โ€“ profile: very lenient. A red card appeared in 6% of these matches.

How often do matches with Dale Baines go over 4.5 cards?

Over 4.5 cards in 26% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 35%. Both teams were booked in 61%.

Does Dale Baines give many penalties?

A penalty was awarded in 17% of matches refereed by Dale Baines.