John Beaton: referee stats
John Beaton (Scotland) has shown 4.50 cards per game in 102 analysed matches โ +12% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: strict.
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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)
John Beaton by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership Scotland | 64 | 3.98 | 3.97 | +0% | 28% | 13% |
| League Cup Scotland | 12 | 4.08 | 3.23 | +13% | 25% | 17% |
| UEFA Europa League World | 7 | 6.14 | 4.54 | +15% | 29% | 14% |
| UEFA Europa Conference League World | 7 | 7.29 | 4.71 | +24% | 29% | 57% |
| Championship Scotland | 4 | 4.25 | 4.20 | +0% | 25% | 50% |
| UEFA Champions League World | 2 | 6.50 | 4.10 | +9% | 50% | 50% |
| UEFA Nations League World | 2 | 6.50 | 4.77 | +7% | 50% | 0% |
| World Cup - Qualification Europe World | 2 | 2.00 | 3.60 | โ6% | 0% | 0% |
| FA Cup Scotland | 2 | 7.00 | 3.47 | +14% | 0% | 50% |
Last matches refereed by John Beaton
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (homeโaway) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05.09.2026 | Aberdeen โ KilmarnockPremiership | 0:0 | 9 | 26 | 0 |
| 30.08.2026 | Dundee โ HibernianPremiership | 1:2 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| 16.08.2026 | Rangers โ ST MirrenLeague Cup | 5:1 | 3 | โ | 1 |
| 02.08.2026 | ST Johnstone โ KilmarnockPremiership | 4:3 | 4 | 19 | 0 |
| 13.05.2026 | Motherwell โ CelticPremiership | 2:3 | 5 | 24 | 1 |
| 04.05.2026 | Heart Of Midlothian โ RangersPremiership | 2:1 | 3 | 20 | 0 |
| 18.04.2026 | Dunfermline โ FalkirkFA Cup | 0:0 | 6 | โ | 0 |
| 04.04.2026 | Rangers โ Dundee UtdPremiership | 4:2 | 3 | 21 | 0 |
| 14.03.2026 | Celtic โ MotherwellPremiership | 3:1 | 7 | 20 | 1 |
| 01.03.2026 | Rangers โ CelticPremiership | 2:2 | 3 | 19 | 0 |
| 21.02.2026 | Dundee Utd โ KilmarnockPremiership | 1:1 | 5 | 18 | 0 |
| 18.02.2026 | Aberdeen โ MotherwellFA Cup | 2:0 | 8 | 31 | 0 |
| 14.01.2026 | Falkirk โ CelticPremiership | 0:1 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| 03.01.2026 | Falkirk โ AberdeenPremiership | 1:0 | 6 | 30 | 0 |
| 27.12.2025 | Hibernian โ Heart Of MidlothianPremiership | 3:2 | 1 | 28 | 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 John Beaton give per game?
On average 4.50 cards per game in 102 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.98).
Is John Beaton a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where John Beaton officiates, the card count is +12% โ profile: strict. A red card appeared in 19% of these matches.
How often do matches with John Beaton go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 50% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 62%. Both teams were booked in 80%.
Does John Beaton give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 28% of matches refereed by John Beaton.