ScotlandMatches analysed: 862023โ€“2026

Dan McFarlane: referee stats

Dan McFarlane (Scotland) has shown 4.70 cards per game in 86 analysed matches โ€” +15% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: very strict.

Very strict ยท +15%
Cards per game4.70league avg 4.02
Over 4.5 cards50%Over 3.5 cards: 71%
Matches with a penalty15%
Matches with a red card19%
Fouls per game27.8
Cards 1st / 2nd half1.5 / 3.2

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Referee radar

Strictness 93Fouls called 100Penalties 17Red cards 79Late cards 28Away cards 28

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)

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11
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33
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38+

Dan McFarlane by competition

CompetitionMatchesCards/gLeague avgvs leaguePenaltyRed card
Championship Scotland315.104.31+14%16%16%
League One Scotland214.713.90+14%19%19%
Premiership Scotland164.944.07+13%6%31%
League Cup Scotland103.603.19+5%20%10%
League Two Scotland84.004.18โˆ’2%13%13%

Last matches refereed by Dan McFarlane

DateMatchScoreCards (homeโ€“away)FoulsPen.
12.09.2026Raith Rovers โ€“ ArbroathChampionship4:0 3 โ€”1
05.09.2026Dundee Utd โ€“ FalkirkPremiership1:1 5 300
29.08.2026Ayr Utd โ€“ MortonChampionship1:1 4 โ€”1
07.08.2026Partick โ€“ LivingstonChampionship2:0 4 โ€”0
16.05.2026Stenhousemuir โ€“ Alloa AthleticChampionship0:1 11 โ€”0
02.05.2026Falkirk โ€“ MotherwellPremiership1:0 9 250
24.04.2026ST Johnstone โ€“ Raith RoversChampionship2:0 6 โ€”1
18.04.2026Ross County โ€“ Ayr UtdChampionship2:1 5 โ€”0
24.03.2026Raith Rovers โ€“ PartickChampionship0:2 6 โ€”0
21.03.2026Arbroath โ€“ Queen's ParkChampionship1:0 4 โ€”0
07.03.2026Dundee โ€“ MotherwellPremiership2:1 6 310
28.02.2026ST Johnstone โ€“ Ayr UtdChampionship3:1 5 โ€”0
24.02.2026Dunfermline โ€“ PartickChampionship2:2 6 โ€”0
14.02.2026Hibernian โ€“ ST MirrenPremiership2:0 3 260
30.12.2025Hibernian โ€“ AberdeenPremiership2:0 3 220

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 Dan McFarlane give per game?

On average 4.70 cards per game in 86 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.02).

Is Dan McFarlane a strict referee?

Compared with the leagues where Dan McFarlane officiates, the card count is +15% โ€“ profile: very strict. A red card appeared in 19% of these matches.

How often do matches with Dan McFarlane go over 4.5 cards?

Over 4.5 cards in 50% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 71%. Both teams were booked in 86%.

Does Dan McFarlane give many penalties?

A penalty was awarded in 15% of matches refereed by Dan McFarlane.