IrelandMatches analysed: 552023โ€“2026

Paul McLaughlin: referee stats

Paul McLaughlin (Ireland) has shown 5.29 cards per game in 55 analysed matches โ€” +7% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: strict.

Strict ยท +7%
Cards per game5.29league avg 4.92
Over 4.5 cards64%Over 3.5 cards: 75%
Matches with a penalty24%
Matches with a red card29%
Fouls per game24.2
Cards 1st / 2nd half1.4 / 3.9

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Referee radar

Strictness 74Fouls called 57Penalties 89Red cards 97Late cards 88Away cards 36

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)

10
11
32
13
44
55
26
27
18+

Paul McLaughlin by competition

CompetitionMatchesCards/gLeague avgvs leaguePenaltyRed card
Premier Division Ireland495.374.99+7%18%31%
UEFA Europa Conference League World35.334.71+3%67%33%
FAI Cup Ireland23.503.60โˆ’0%100%0%
First Division Ireland15.004.96+0%0%0%

Last matches refereed by Paul McLaughlin

DateMatchScoreCards (homeโ€“away)FoulsPen.
06.09.2026Derry City โ€“ DundalkFAI Cup4:2 4 โ€”1
07.08.2026Derry City โ€“ Sligo RoversPremier Division2:0 2 230
03.07.2026Sligo Rovers โ€“ Shamrock RoversPremier Division1:2 6 150
19.06.2026Bohemians โ€“ DundalkPremier Division1:2 5 โ€”0
29.05.2026Shelbourne โ€“ Galway UnitedPremier Division1:1 4 210
19.09.2025Derry City โ€“ ShelbournePremier Division1:1 2 180
14.09.2025St Patrick's Athl. โ€“ Galway UnitedFAI Cup3:1 4 โ€”0
29.08.2025Cork City โ€“ WaterfordPremier Division2:0 1 220
17.08.2025St Patrick's Athl. โ€“ ShelbourneFAI Cup2:0 2 โ€”1
03.08.2025Shamrock Rovers โ€“ Derry CityPremier Division2:0 7 300
10.07.2025Magpies โ€“ PaideUEFA Europa Conference League2:3 3 โ€”1
05.07.2025Sligo Rovers โ€“ Shamrock RoversPremier Division2:2 5 250
25.04.2025Shamrock Rovers โ€“ ShelbournePremier Division2:2 6 170
18.04.2025Bohemians โ€“ Cork CityPremier Division1:0 5 170
12.04.2025Sligo Rovers โ€“ Galway UnitedPremier Division1:2 8 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 Paul McLaughlin give per game?

On average 5.29 cards per game in 55 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.92).

Is Paul McLaughlin a strict referee?

Compared with the leagues where Paul McLaughlin officiates, the card count is +7% โ€“ profile: strict. A red card appeared in 29% of these matches.

How often do matches with Paul McLaughlin go over 4.5 cards?

Over 4.5 cards in 64% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 75%. Both teams were booked in 84%.

Does Paul McLaughlin give many penalties?

A penalty was awarded in 24% of matches refereed by Paul McLaughlin.