Mark Houlihan: referee stats
Mark Houlihan (Ireland) has shown 4.12 cards per game in 26 analysed matches โ โ11% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: lenient.
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Percentile among 2957 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)
Mark Houlihan by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Division Ireland | 17 | 4.18 | 4.65 | โ7% | 35% | 12% |
| Premier Division Ireland | 9 | 4.00 | 5.14 | โ12% | 22% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Mark Houlihan
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (homeโaway) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21.08.2026 | Dundalk โ Galway UnitedPremier Division | 1:2 | 5 | 25 | 0 |
| 19.09.2025 | Treaty United โ Athlone TownFirst Division | 3:2 | 1 | โ | 2 |
| 22.08.2025 | Wexford โ Bray WanderersFirst Division | 0:1 | 6 | โ | 0 |
| 01.08.2025 | UCD โ DundalkFirst Division | 0:1 | 8 | โ | 1 |
| 18.07.2025 | Shamrock Rovers โ WexfordFAI Cup | 4:0 | 0 | โ | 0 |
| 23.06.2025 | St Patrick's Athl. โ Derry CityPremier Division | 0:1 | 9 | 26 | 0 |
| 23.05.2025 | Galway United โ Cork CityPremier Division | 2:1 | 6 | 31 | 1 |
| 10.05.2025 | Sligo Rovers โ BohemiansPremier Division | 0:1 | 2 | 32 | 0 |
| 02.05.2025 | Cork City โ Shamrock RoversPremier Division | 1:1 | 4 | 25 | 0 |
| 26.04.2025 | Longford Town โ DundalkFirst Division | 0:3 | 3 | โ | 0 |
| 18.04.2025 | Athlone Town โ WexfordFirst Division | 1:1 | 5 | โ | 0 |
| 28.03.2025 | Bray Wanderers โ Cobh RamblersFirst Division | 2:1 | 7 | โ | 1 |
| 03.03.2025 | Bohemians โ Drogheda UnitedPremier Division | 0:1 | 3 | โ | 0 |
| 24.10.2024 | Bray Wanderers โ UCDFirst Division | 2:0 | 3 | โ | 0 |
| 11.10.2024 | Treaty United โ UCDFirst Division | 2:2 | 1 | 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). 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 Mark Houlihan give per game?
On average 4.12 cards per game in 26 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.82).
Is Mark Houlihan a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Mark Houlihan officiates, the card count is โ11% โ profile: lenient. A red card appeared in 8% of these matches.
How often do matches with Mark Houlihan go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 42% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 54%. Both teams were booked in 85%.
Does Mark Houlihan give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 31% of matches refereed by Mark Houlihan.