Declan Bourne: referee stats
Declan Bourne (England) has shown 4.30 cards per game in 71 analysed matches โ +6% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: strict.
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Percentile among 2968 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)
Declan Bourne by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two England | 31 | 4.23 | 4.17 | +1% | 23% | 19% |
| League One England | 24 | 4.33 | 4.10 | +4% | 13% | 8% |
| EFL Trophy England | 5 | 3.60 | 3.43 | +1% | 40% | 20% |
| Premier League 2 Division One England | 5 | 4.80 | 4.04 | +6% | 60% | 60% |
| National League England | 3 | 4.00 | 4.18 | โ1% | 33% | 0% |
| FA Cup England | 2 | 6.00 | 2.78 | +13% | 0% | 0% |
| League Cup England | 1 | 4.00 | 3.38 | +1% | 0% | 100% |
Last matches refereed by Declan Bourne
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (homeโaway) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18.09.2026 | Aston Villa U21 โ Middlesbrough U21Premier League 2 Division One | 2:2 | 7 | โ | 1 |
| 05.09.2026 | Gateshead โ Solihull MoorsNational League | 1:1 | 2 | โ | 1 |
| 29.08.2026 | Colchester โ RochdaleLeague Two | 1:0 | 3 | 25 | 0 |
| 22.08.2026 | Rotherham โ YorkLeague Two | 1:1 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| 08.08.2026 | AFC Hornchurch โ Kidderminster HarriersNational League | 3:0 | 4 | โ | 0 |
| 01.05.2026 | Aston Villa U21 โ Manchester City U21Premier League 2 Division One | 2:3 | 5 | โ | 0 |
| 06.04.2026 | Fleetwood Town โ BarnetLeague Two | 2:5 | 6 | 26 | 2 |
| 14.03.2026 | Stevenage โ AFC WimbledonLeague One | 1:0 | 4 | 22 | 1 |
| 28.02.2026 | Cambridge United โ Milton Keynes DonsLeague Two | 1:1 | 3 | 22 | 1 |
| 07.02.2026 | Newport County โ GrimsbyLeague Two | 0:0 | 3 | 22 | 0 |
| 02.02.2026 | West Bromwich Albion U21 โ Manchester United U21Premier League 2 Division One | 1:5 | 6 | โ | 1 |
| 24.01.2026 | Port Vale โ Exeter CityLeague One | 1:3 | 5 | 21 | 0 |
| 29.12.2025 | Bristol Rovers โ BarnetLeague Two | 0:2 | 5 | 17 | 0 |
| 20.12.2025 | Harrogate Town โ Milton Keynes DonsLeague Two | 0:4 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| 18.10.2025 | Cambridge United โ BromleyLeague Two | 2:1 | 3 | 24 | 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 Declan Bourne give per game?
On average 4.30 cards per game in 71 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.03).
Is Declan Bourne a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Declan Bourne officiates, the card count is +6% โ profile: strict. A red card appeared in 18% of these matches.
How often do matches with Declan Bourne go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 42% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 61%. Both teams were booked in 80%.
Does Declan Bourne give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 23% of matches refereed by Declan Bourne.