ScotlandMatches analysed: 752023โ€“2026

Duncan Nicolson: referee stats

Duncan Nicolson (Scotland) has shown 4.24 cards per game in 75 analysed matches โ€” +2% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.

Average ยท +2%
Cards per game4.24league avg 4.15
Over 4.5 cards39%Over 3.5 cards: 63%
Matches with a penalty19%
Matches with a red card25%
Fouls per game23.9
Cards 1st / 2nd half1.1 / 3.1

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Strictness 58Fouls called 44Penalties 41Red cards 97Late cards 81Away cards 21

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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Duncan Nicolson by competition

CompetitionMatchesCards/gLeague avgvs leaguePenaltyRed card
Championship Scotland194.424.51โˆ’1%16%16%
League Two Scotland195.214.39+12%21%53%
Premiership Scotland173.824.11โˆ’4%24%12%
League One Scotland103.404.03โˆ’8%10%20%
League Cup Scotland83.133.06+1%25%13%
FA Cup Scotland12.003.47โˆ’3%0%0%
UEFA Europa Conference League World19.004.03+11%0%100%

Last matches refereed by Duncan Nicolson

DateMatchScoreCards (homeโ€“away)FoulsPen.
05.09.2026Rangers โ€“ MotherwellPremiership1:0 0 191
02.09.2026Celtic โ€“ AberdeenPremiership3:0 2 170
28.08.2026Dunfermline โ€“ Raith RoversChampionship1:0 3 โ€”0
16.08.2026Hibernian โ€“ PartickLeague Cup1:0 4 โ€”0
01.08.2026Falkirk โ€“ ST MirrenPremiership0:2 4 360
16.07.2026Milsami Orhei โ€“ VeleลพUEFA Europa Conference League0:1 9 โ€”0
16.05.2026Falkirk โ€“ RangersPremiership2:5 3 202
12.05.2026Dunfermline โ€“ PartickPremiership1:1 1 โ€”0
09.05.2026Aberdeen โ€“ Dundee UtdPremiership2:0 7 280
01.05.2026Raith Rovers โ€“ Ross CountyChampionship3:2 3 โ€”1
11.04.2026Celtic โ€“ ST MirrenPremiership1:0 2 260
07.04.2026Ayr Utd โ€“ DunfermlineChampionship0:3 5 โ€”1
04.04.2026Motherwell โ€“ FalkirkPremiership2:3 5 301
20.03.2026Partick โ€“ ST JohnstoneChampionship0:0 3 โ€”0
15.03.2026Dundee โ€“ Dundee UtdPremiership2:2 5 181

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 Duncan Nicolson give per game?

On average 4.24 cards per game in 75 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.15).

Is Duncan Nicolson a strict referee?

Compared with the leagues where Duncan Nicolson officiates, the card count is +2% โ€“ profile: average. A red card appeared in 25% of these matches.

How often do matches with Duncan Nicolson go over 4.5 cards?

Over 4.5 cards in 39% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 63%. Both teams were booked in 72%.

Does Duncan Nicolson give many penalties?

A penalty was awarded in 19% of matches refereed by Duncan Nicolson.