ScotlandMatches analysed: 962023โ€“2026

David Dickinson: referee stats

David Dickinson (Scotland) has shown 4.54 cards per game in 96 analysed matches โ€” +11% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: strict.

Strict ยท +11%
Cards per game4.54league avg 4.06
Over 4.5 cards46%Over 3.5 cards: 66%
Matches with a penalty21%
Matches with a red card16%
Fouls per game22.2
Cards 1st / 2nd half1.4 / 3.1

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Referee radar

Strictness 86Fouls called 33Penalties 33Red cards 51Late cards 48Away cards 30

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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David Dickinson by competition

CompetitionMatchesCards/gLeague avgvs leaguePenaltyRed card
Premiership Scotland624.423.99+9%23%16%
Championship Scotland164.064.28โˆ’3%13%13%
UEFA Europa Conference League World65.334.59+6%17%17%
League Cup Scotland45.253.25+14%25%25%
UEFA Youth League World36.674.28+13%0%33%
UEFA Champions League World27.004.02+12%0%0%
UEFA Europa League World16.004.73+3%0%0%
FA Cup Scotland11.003.47โˆ’5%100%0%
UEFA U21 Championship - Qualification World13.003.85โˆ’2%100%0%

Last matches refereed by David Dickinson

DateMatchScoreCards (homeโ€“away)FoulsPen.
12.09.2026Ayr Utd โ€“ Inverness CTChampionship1:3 4 โ€”0
02.09.2026Kilmarnock โ€“ ST MirrenPremiership0:1 4 250
22.08.2026Dundee Utd โ€“ DundeePremiership0:2 7 220
13.08.2026Tromso โ€“ CFR 1907 ClujUEFA Europa Conference League2:1 3 310
08.08.2026Dunfermline โ€“ Ayr UtdChampionship1:1 1 โ€”0
01.08.2026Aberdeen โ€“ Heart Of MidlothianPremiership2:1 6 271
21.07.2026Ararat-Armenia โ€“ Shamrock RoversUEFA Champions League2:0 5 โ€”0
12.05.2026Aberdeen โ€“ ST MirrenPremiership0:2 3 250
08.05.2026Arbroath โ€“ DunfermlinePremiership0:0 7 230
03.05.2026Hibernian โ€“ CelticPremiership1:2 7 180
25.04.2026ST Mirren โ€“ LivingstonPremiership0:2 4 230
11.04.2026Aberdeen โ€“ HibernianPremiership2:0 5 271
04.04.2026Ross County โ€“ Airdrie UnitedChampionship0:4 3 โ€”0
26.03.2026Italy U21 โ€“ North Macedonia U21UEFA U21 Championship - Qualification4:0 3 โ€”1
21.03.2026Motherwell โ€“ HibernianPremiership0:0 7 160

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 David Dickinson give per game?

On average 4.54 cards per game in 96 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.06).

Is David Dickinson a strict referee?

Compared with the leagues where David Dickinson officiates, the card count is +11% โ€“ profile: strict. A red card appeared in 16% of these matches.

How often do matches with David Dickinson go over 4.5 cards?

Over 4.5 cards in 46% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 66%. Both teams were booked in 81%.

Does David Dickinson give many penalties?

A penalty was awarded in 21% of matches refereed by David Dickinson.