Dan McFarlane: referee stats
Dan McFarlane (Scotland) has shown 4.71 cards per game in 87 analysed matches โ +15% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: very strict.
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Percentile among 2982 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)
Dan McFarlane by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship Scotland | 32 | 5.13 | 4.31 | +14% | 16% | 16% |
| League One Scotland | 21 | 4.71 | 3.90 | +14% | 19% | 19% |
| Premiership Scotland | 16 | 4.94 | 4.07 | +13% | 6% | 31% |
| League Cup Scotland | 10 | 3.60 | 3.19 | +5% | 20% | 10% |
| League Two Scotland | 8 | 4.00 | 4.18 | โ2% | 13% | 13% |
Last matches refereed by Dan McFarlane
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (homeโaway) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.10.2026 | Ayr Utd โ DunfermlineChampionship | 1:1 | 6 | โ | 0 |
| 12.09.2026 | Raith Rovers โ ArbroathChampionship | 4:0 | 3 | โ | 1 |
| 05.09.2026 | Dundee Utd โ FalkirkPremiership | 1:1 | 5 | 30 | 0 |
| 29.08.2026 | Ayr Utd โ MortonChampionship | 1:1 | 4 | โ | 1 |
| 07.08.2026 | Partick โ LivingstonChampionship | 2:0 | 4 | โ | 0 |
| 16.05.2026 | Stenhousemuir โ Alloa AthleticChampionship | 0:1 | 11 | โ | 0 |
| 02.05.2026 | Falkirk โ MotherwellPremiership | 1:0 | 9 | 25 | 0 |
| 24.04.2026 | ST Johnstone โ Raith RoversChampionship | 2:0 | 6 | โ | 1 |
| 18.04.2026 | Ross County โ Ayr UtdChampionship | 2:1 | 5 | โ | 0 |
| 24.03.2026 | Raith Rovers โ PartickChampionship | 0:2 | 6 | โ | 0 |
| 21.03.2026 | Arbroath โ Queen's ParkChampionship | 1:0 | 4 | โ | 0 |
| 07.03.2026 | Dundee โ MotherwellPremiership | 2:1 | 6 | 31 | 0 |
| 28.02.2026 | ST Johnstone โ Ayr UtdChampionship | 3:1 | 5 | โ | 0 |
| 24.02.2026 | Dunfermline โ PartickChampionship | 2:2 | 6 | โ | 0 |
| 14.02.2026 | Hibernian โ ST MirrenPremiership | 2:0 | 3 | 26 | 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 Dan McFarlane give per game?
On average 4.71 cards per game in 87 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.03).
Is Dan McFarlane a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Dan McFarlane officiates, the card count is +15% โ profile: very strict. A red card appeared in 18% of these matches.
How often do matches with Dan McFarlane go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 51% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 71%. Both teams were booked in 86%.
Does Dan McFarlane give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 15% of matches refereed by Dan McFarlane.