NorwayMatches analysed: 452023–2026Espen Eskas · Eliteserien: referee stats
Espen Eskas (Norway) has shown 3.16 cards per game in 45 analysed matches — −5% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: lenient.
Lenient · −5%Upcoming matches with Espen Eskas
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Percentile among 2954 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)
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 |
| Sat 5 Sept | Brann – LillestromEliteserien | 1:2 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| Sun 16 Aug | Molde – TromsoEliteserien | 3:2 | 5 | 28 | 1 |
| 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 |
| Sun 19 Oct | Tromso – VikingEliteserien | 1:3 | 2 | 36 | 2 |
| Sun 21 Sept | Rosenborg – Bodo/GlimtEliteserien | 1:1 | 4 | 22 | 0 |
| Fri 15 Aug | Stromsgodset – Bodo/GlimtEliteserien | 0:5 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| Sun 27 Jul | Bryne – VikingEliteserien | 1:3 | 6 | 31 | 0 |
| Sun 20 Jul | Ham-Kam – FredrikstadEliteserien | 1:1 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Wed 28 May | Fredrikstad – RosenborgEliteserien | 0:2 | 2 | 21 | 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 3.16 cards per game in 45 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.38).
Is Espen Eskas a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Espen Eskas officiates, the card count is −5% – profile: lenient. A red card appeared in 13% of these matches.
How often do matches with Espen Eskas go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 22% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 33%. Both teams were booked in 69%.
Does Espen Eskas give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 18% of matches refereed by Espen Eskas.