IrelandMatches analysed: 322024โ€“2026

Aaron O'Dowd: referee stats

Aaron O'Dowd (Ireland) has shown 5.75 cards per game in 32 analysed matches โ€” +16% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: very strict.

Very strict ยท +16%
Cards per game5.75league avg 4.78
Over 4.5 cards75%Over 3.5 cards: 78%
Matches with a penalty16%
Matches with a red card13%
Fouls per game25.0
Cards 1st / 2nd half1.9 / 3.8

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Referee radar

Strictness 94Fouls called 90Penalties 40Red cards 27Late cards 39Away cards 16

Percentile among 2969 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
1
2
33
14
35
66
27
48+

Aaron O'Dowd by competition

CompetitionMatchesCards/gLeague avgvs leaguePenaltyRed card
First Division Ireland195.584.52+16%11%11%
Premier Division Ireland126.005.25+8%17%8%
UEFA Europa Conference League World16.004.03+4%100%100%

Last matches refereed by Aaron O'Dowd

DateMatchScoreCards (homeโ€“away)FoulsPen.
16.07.2026Pyunik Yerevan โ€“ MarsaxlokkUEFA Europa Conference League1:0 6 โ€”1
19.09.2025Cork City โ€“ Shamrock RoversPremier Division1:1 6 240
12.09.2025Dundalk โ€“ Bray WanderersFirst Division3:1 5 โ€”0
31.08.2025Shamrock Rovers โ€“ Drogheda UnitedPremier Division2:1 3 180
22.08.2025Waterford โ€“ Sligo RoversPremier Division1:2 3 170
15.08.2025Kerry โ€“ Cobh RamblersFAI Cup2:0 10 โ€”1
01.08.2025Cork City โ€“ Galway UnitedPremier Division1:0 7 330
25.07.2025Finn Harps โ€“ Cobh RamblersFirst Division2:2 12 โ€”1
18.07.2025Dundalk โ€“ Sligo RoversFAI Cup0:2 0 โ€”0
04.07.2025Bray Wanderers โ€“ WexfordFirst Division1:0 6 โ€”0
20.06.2025Shamrock Rovers โ€“ Cork CityPremier Division4:1 5 200
13.06.2025Dundalk โ€“ UCDFirst Division1:1 8 โ€”0
23.05.2025Shelbourne โ€“ Sligo RoversPremier Division3:2 6 180
16.05.2025Waterford โ€“ Shamrock RoversPremier Division1:3 3 190
05.05.2025Drogheda United โ€“ Cork CityPremier Division3:2 6 331

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 Aaron O'Dowd give per game?

On average 5.75 cards per game in 32 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.78).

Is Aaron O'Dowd a strict referee?

Compared with the leagues where Aaron O'Dowd officiates, the card count is +16% โ€“ profile: very strict. A red card appeared in 13% of these matches.

How often do matches with Aaron O'Dowd go over 4.5 cards?

Over 4.5 cards in 75% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 78%. Both teams were booked in 91%.

Does Aaron O'Dowd give many penalties?

A penalty was awarded in 16% of matches refereed by Aaron O'Dowd.