Northern IrelandMatches analysed: 482022โ€“2026

Ian McNabb: referee stats

Ian McNabb (Northern Ireland) has shown 3.00 cards per game in 48 analysed matches โ€” โˆ’11% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: lenient.

Lenient ยท โˆ’11%
Cards per game3.00league avg 3.47
Over 4.5 cards25%Over 3.5 cards: 38%
Matches with a penalty21%
Matches with a red card13%
Fouls per game20.7
Cards 1st / 2nd half1.0 / 2.0

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Referee radar

Strictness 15Fouls called 21Penalties 52Red cards 16Late cards 70Away cards 6

Percentile among 2950 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)

40
61
12
33
44
15
16
7
8+

Ian McNabb by competition

CompetitionMatchesCards/gLeague avgvs leaguePenaltyRed card
Premiership Northern-Ireland413.073.33โˆ’6%20%12%
UEFA Europa Conference League World53.004.59โˆ’12%40%20%
Friendlies World10.003.00โˆ’7%0%0%
UEFA U21 Championship - Qualification World13.003.96โˆ’2%0%0%

Last matches refereed by Ian McNabb

DateMatchScoreCards (homeโ€“away)FoulsPen.
05.09.2026Limavady United โ€“ Dungannon SwiftsPremiership0:2 4 โ€”0
15.08.2026Coleraine FC โ€“ LarnePremiership0:0 0 โ€”0
08.08.2026Linfield โ€“ Ballymena UnitedPremiership0:3 0 โ€”0
16.07.2026FK Zalgiris Vilnius โ€“ PetrovacUEFA Europa Conference League2:1 2 โ€”1
25.04.2026Coleraine FC โ€“ GlentoranPremiership6:2 0 โ€”2
11.04.2026Linfield โ€“ LarnePremiership0:2 4 โ€”0
28.03.2026South Korea โ€“ Ivory CoastFriendlies0:4 0 250
14.03.2026Coleraine FC โ€“ Cliftonville FCPremiership1:0 3 โ€”0
14.02.2026Glentoran โ€“ Ballymena UnitedPremiership2:1 3 โ€”1
17.01.2026Bangor โ€“ PortadownPremiership1:0 1 โ€”0
02.01.2026Larne โ€“ Coleraine FCPremiership3:0 1 โ€”1
26.12.2025Cliftonville FC โ€“ Crusaders FCPremiership1:2 4 โ€”0
20.12.2025Glenavon FC โ€“ LinfieldPremiership2:1 1 โ€”0
03.05.2025Cliftonville FC โ€“ Dungannon SwiftsIrish Cup1:1 6 โ€”0
26.04.2025Portadown โ€“ Ballymena UnitedPremiership2:1 3 โ€”1

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 Ian McNabb give per game?

On average 3.00 cards per game in 48 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.47).

Is Ian McNabb a strict referee?

Compared with the leagues where Ian McNabb officiates, the card count is โˆ’11% โ€“ profile: lenient. A red card appeared in 13% of these matches.

How often do matches with Ian McNabb go over 4.5 cards?

Over 4.5 cards in 25% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 38%. Both teams were booked in 58%.

Does Ian McNabb give many penalties?

A penalty was awarded in 21% of matches refereed by Ian McNabb.