NorwayMatches analysed: 922021–2026Espen Eskas: referee stats
Espen Eskas (Norway) has shown 3.76 cards per game in 92 analysed matches — +0% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.
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Percentile among 2955 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)
Espen Eskas by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eliteserien | 45 | 3.16 | 3.38 | −5% | 18% | 13% |
| UEFA Champions League | 13 | 3.85 | 4.27 | −6% | 23% | 15% |
| UEFA Europa League | 7 | 5.43 | 4.33 | +11% | 57% | 29% |
| UEFA U21 Championship | 4 | 6.25 | 4.55 | +11% | 0% | 50% |
| World Cup - U17 | 4 | 3.00 | 2.48 | +4% | 25% | 25% |
| UEFA Nations League | 3 | 3.67 | 4.77 | −6% | 0% | 33% |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | 3 | 5.33 | 4.75 | +3% | 0% | 0% |
| World Cup | 2 | 3.50 | 2.62 | +4% | 50% | 0% |
| Olympics Men | 2 | 3.50 | 3.75 | −1% | 0% | 0% |
| Euro Championship - Qualification | 2 | 1.00 | 4.40 | −13% | 50% | 0% |
| 1. Division | 1 | 6.00 | 2.91 | +7% | 0% | 100% |
| NM Cupen | 1 | 6.00 | 3.13 | +6% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Espen Eskas
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 20 Sept | Sandefjord – StartEliteserien | 3:0 | 5 | 21 | 0 |
| Sun 13 Sept | Viking – Kristiansund BKEliteserien | 8:1 | 1 | 23 | 1 |
| Wed 9 Sept | Sporting CP – GalatasarayUEFA Champions League | 3:1 | 5 | 24 | 1 |
| Sat 5 Sept | Brann – LillestromEliteserien | 1:2 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| Thu 27 Aug | Anderlecht – Kairat AlmatyUEFA Europa League | 3:0 | 6 | 24 | 1 |
| Thu 20 Aug | FK Crvena Zvezda – PlzenUEFA Europa League | 3:0 | 6 | 11 | 1 |
| Sun 16 Aug | Molde – TromsoEliteserien | 3:2 | 5 | 28 | 1 |
| Thu 2 Jul | Portugal – CroatiaWorld Cup | 2:1 | 3 | 18 | 1 |
| Sun 21 Jun | Uruguay – Cape Verde IslandsWorld Cup | 2:2 | 4 | 15 | 0 |
| Mon 25 May | Tromso – AalesundEliteserien | 1:1 | 3 | 19 | 0 |
| Sat 16 May | Lillestrom – SandefjordEliteserien | 3:1 | 6 | 25 | 0 |
| Sun 3 May | Valerenga – KFUM OsloEliteserien | 2:2 | 7 | 18 | 0 |
| Sat 11 Apr | Viking – Bodo/GlimtEliteserien | 5:0 | 3 | 19 | 0 |
| Sun 15 Mar | Aalesund – LillestromEliteserien | 1:3 | 2 | 21 | 1 |
| Thu 23 Oct | SC Braga – FK Crvena ZvezdaUEFA Europa League | 2:0 | 1 | 18 | 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). “vs league” 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.
Frequently asked questions
How many cards does Espen Eskas give per game?
On average 3.76 cards per game in 92 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.74).
Is Espen Eskas a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Espen Eskas officiates, the card count is +0% – profile: average. A red card appeared in 16% of these matches.
How often do matches with Espen Eskas go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 34% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 47%. Both teams were booked in 73%.
Does Espen Eskas give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 21% of matches refereed by Espen Eskas.