PortugalMatches analysed: 122023–2026Fábio Melo · Primeira Liga: referee stats
Fábio Melo (Portugal) has shown 5.25 cards per game in 12 analysed matches — −1% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.
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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 12 matches)
Last matches refereed by Fábio Melo
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 14 Sept | Moreirense – MaritimoPrimeira Liga | 3:1 | 4 | 30 | 1 |
| Sun 12 May | Benfica – AroucaPrimeira Liga | 5:0 | 4 | 24 | 2 |
| Sun 31 Mar | Vizela – Casa PiaPrimeira Liga | 0:4 | 9 | 26 | 0 |
| Mon 4 Mar | Famalicao – BoavistaPrimeira Liga | 1:1 | 4 | 32 | 0 |
| Sun 25 Feb | Vizela – EstorilPrimeira Liga | 3:3 | 7 | 23 | 0 |
| Sun 28 Jan | GIL Vicente – Vitória SCPrimeira Liga | 1:0 | 3 | 27 | 0 |
| Sun 21 Jan | Chaves – Rio AvePrimeira Liga | 0:0 | 5 | 28 | 0 |
| Sat 13 Jan | Casa Pia – FamalicaoPrimeira Liga | 0:2 | 3 | 28 | 0 |
| Sat 23 Dec | Vizela – MoreirensePrimeira Liga | 0:0 | 4 | 24 | 0 |
| Fri 10 Nov | Estoril – Casa PiaPrimeira Liga | 4:0 | 7 | 31 | 0 |
| Sun 1 Oct | Arouca – ChavesPrimeira Liga | 0:2 | 9 | 27 | 1 |
| Sat 12 Aug | Sporting CP – VizelaPrimeira Liga | 3:2 | 4 | 25 | 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 Fábio Melo give per game?
On average 5.25 cards per game in 12 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 5.31).
Is Fábio Melo a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Fábio Melo officiates, the card count is −1% – profile: average. A red card appeared in 25% of these matches.
How often do matches with Fábio Melo go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 42% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 83%. Both teams were booked in 92%.
Does Fábio Melo give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 25% of matches refereed by Fábio Melo.