Glossary
Glossary

Yellow card

Subtype of: Non-ball

Yellow card

Disciplinary action by the referee that is indicated by showing a yellow card according to law 12.3 of the IFAB Laws of the Game.

Details

  • Can only be shown on an event that is a Foul.
  • Includes yellow cards received for whatever reasons, including not just fouls, but also misconduct and unsportive behaviour.
  • Also includes yellow cards received while on the bench.
  • Includes also yellow cards appealed and overturned after the match.

Available metrics

Yellow cards, total

Total number of yellow cards in a timeframe.

Yellow cards / 90 minutes

Number of yellow cards normalized per 90 minutes.

Notes

  • In case of a second yellow card a yellow card would be tagged and available in the F24 API, but not in the stats.