NorwayMatches analysed: 132023–2026Espen Eskas · UEFA Champions League: referee stats
Espen Eskas (Norway) has shown 3.85 cards per game in 13 analysed matches — −6% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: lenient.
Lenient · −6%Upcoming matches with Espen Eskas
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Percentile among 2957 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 13 matches)
Last matches refereed by Espen Eskas
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 9 Sept | Sporting CP – GalatasarayUEFA Champions League | 3:1 | 5 | 24 | 1 |
| Wed 9 Apr | Barcelona – Borussia DortmundUEFA Champions League | 4:0 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| Wed 5 Mar | Feyenoord – InterUEFA Champions League | 0:2 | 5 | 21 | 1 |
| Tue 11 Feb | Sporting CP – Borussia DortmundUEFA Champions League | 0:3 | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| Wed 29 Jan | Stade Brestois 29 – Real MadridUEFA Champions League | 0:3 | 4 | 23 | 0 |
| Wed 6 Nov | FK Crvena Zvezda – BarcelonaUEFA Champions League | 2:5 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| Tue 22 Oct | Juventus – VfB StuttgartUEFA Champions League | 0:1 | 5 | 24 | 1 |
| Tue 17 Sept | AC Milan – LiverpoolUEFA Champions League | 1:3 | 4 | 21 | 0 |
| Tue 27 Aug | Galatasaray – BSC Young BoysUEFA Champions League | 0:1 | 8 | 23 | 0 |
| Wed 6 Mar | Manchester City – FC CopenhagenUEFA Champions League | 3:1 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| Tue 12 Dec | Manchester United – Bayern MunichUEFA Champions League | 0:1 | 3 | 19 | 0 |
| Wed 20 Sept | Real Madrid – Union BerlinUEFA Champions League | 1:0 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| Sat 19 Aug | AEK Athens FC – Dinamo ZagrebUEFA Champions League | 2:2 | 6 | 29 | 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 3.85 cards per game in 13 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.27).
Is Espen Eskas a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Espen Eskas officiates, the card count is −6% – profile: lenient. A red card appeared in 15% of these matches.
How often do matches with Espen Eskas go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 39% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 54%. Both teams were booked in 77%.
Does Espen Eskas give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 23% of matches refereed by Espen Eskas.