Kevin O'Sullivan: referee stats
Kevin O'Sullivan (Ireland) has shown 4.51 cards per game in 59 analysed matches โ โ5% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.
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Percentile among 2966 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)
Kevin O'Sullivan by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Division Ireland | 39 | 4.90 | 5.09 | โ3% | 8% | 8% |
| First Division Ireland | 9 | 4.22 | 4.91 | โ7% | 44% | 0% |
| UEFA U17 Championship - Qualification World | 4 | 1.00 | 2.65 | โ12% | 0% | 0% |
| UEFA Youth League World | 3 | 4.33 | 4.01 | +2% | 33% | 33% |
| UEFA U19 Championship - Qualification World | 2 | 5.00 | 3.53 | +6% | 50% | 0% |
| FAI Cup Ireland | 1 | 5.00 | 4.53 | +1% | 0% | 0% |
| UEFA Europa Conference League World | 1 | 5.00 | 4.66 | +1% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Kevin O'Sullivan
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (homeโaway) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22.09.2025 | Drogheda United โ ShelbournePremier Division | 2:1 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| 12.09.2025 | Kerry โ Sligo RoversFAI Cup | 4:3 | 3 | โ | 1 |
| 15.08.2025 | Bohemians โ Sligo RoversFAI Cup | 0:1 | 3 | โ | 0 |
| 10.08.2025 | Galway United โ Shamrock RoversPremier Division | 0:0 | 7 | 29 | 0 |
| 31.07.2025 | Egnatia Rrogozhinรซ โ Dinamo MinskUEFA Europa Conference League | 1:0 | 5 | โ | 0 |
| 25.07.2025 | Dundalk โ WexfordFirst Division | 3:2 | 4 | โ | 0 |
| 27.06.2025 | Galway United โ ShelbournePremier Division | 1:1 | 7 | 22 | 0 |
| 23.06.2025 | Bohemians โ Shamrock RoversPremier Division | 2:0 | 7 | 25 | 0 |
| 13.06.2025 | St Patrick's Athl. โ Drogheda UnitedPremier Division | 0:0 | 6 | 29 | 0 |
| 30.05.2025 | Shamrock Rovers โ Galway UnitedPremier Division | 0:0 | 4 | 15 | 0 |
| 16.05.2025 | Drogheda United โ Derry CityPremier Division | 1:1 | 5 | 15 | 0 |
| 09.05.2025 | Shelbourne โ St Patrick's Athl.Premier Division | 2:1 | 5 | 20 | 0 |
| 05.05.2025 | Galway United โ BohemiansPremier Division | 1:2 | 4 | 23 | 0 |
| 21.04.2025 | Drogheda United โ St Patrick's Athl.Premier Division | 0:0 | 6 | 23 | 0 |
| 11.04.2025 | Shelbourne โ BohemiansPremier Division | 1:0 | 3 | โ | 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 Kevin O'Sullivan give per game?
On average 4.51 cards per game in 59 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.77).
Is Kevin O'Sullivan a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Kevin O'Sullivan officiates, the card count is โ5% โ profile: average. A red card appeared in 7% of these matches.
How often do matches with Kevin O'Sullivan go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 54% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 71%. Both teams were booked in 81%.
Does Kevin O'Sullivan give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 15% of matches refereed by Kevin O'Sullivan.