Darren Drysdale: referee stats
Darren Drysdale (England) has shown 3.60 cards per game in 91 analysed matches โ โ10% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: lenient.
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Percentile among 3005 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)
Darren Drysdale by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One England | 45 | 3.87 | 4.07 | โ4% | 16% | 16% |
| League Two England | 35 | 3.63 | 4.19 | โ10% | 20% | 14% |
| EFL Trophy England | 5 | 1.80 | 3.29 | โ13% | 20% | 0% |
| National League England | 3 | 3.00 | 4.22 | โ7% | 0% | 0% |
| FA Cup England | 2 | 3.00 | 2.78 | +1% | 0% | 0% |
| League Cup England | 1 | 3.00 | 3.19 | โ0% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Darren Drysdale
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (homeโaway) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01.09.2026 | Peterborough โ StevenageLeague One | 0:0 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| 25.04.2026 | Blackpool โ Leyton OrientLeague One | 1:0 | 4 | 23 | 0 |
| 15.04.2026 | AFC Wimbledon โ Stockport CountyLeague One | 0:2 | 5 | 16 | 0 |
| 06.04.2026 | Barrow โ ChesterfieldLeague Two | 0:1 | 4 | 18 | 0 |
| 03.04.2026 | Bristol Rovers โ Fleetwood TownLeague Two | 1:0 | 8 | 29 | 0 |
| 28.03.2026 | Wycombe โ Port ValeLeague One | 4:0 | 3 | 20 | 0 |
| 17.03.2026 | Bolton โ DoncasterLeague One | 0:0 | 6 | 23 | 0 |
| 21.02.2026 | Plymouth โ CardiffLeague One | 5:2 | 7 | 33 | 1 |
| 14.02.2026 | Bromley โ Notts CountyLeague Two | 1:1 | 4 | 23 | 1 |
| 11.02.2026 | Swindon Town โ Newport CountyLeague Two | 2:0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| 05.02.2026 | Accrington ST โ Salford CityLeague Two | 1:0 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| 24.01.2026 | Barnet โ OldhamLeague Two | 3:2 | 5 | 28 | 1 |
| 17.01.2026 | Tranmere โ WalsallLeague Two | 1:3 | 3 | 23 | 0 |
| 01.01.2026 | Northampton โ Stockport CountyLeague One | 0:0 | 4 | 22 | 0 |
| 13.12.2025 | Huddersfield โ WiganLeague One | 1:1 | 4 | 26 | 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). โvs 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 Darren Drysdale give per game?
On average 3.60 cards per game in 91 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.04).
Is Darren Drysdale a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Darren Drysdale officiates, the card count is โ10% โ profile: lenient. A red card appeared in 13% of these matches.
How often do matches with Darren Drysdale go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 31% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 47%. Both teams were booked in 71%.
Does Darren Drysdale give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 17% of matches refereed by Darren Drysdale.