ChinaMatches analysed: 172024–2026Gu Zhongchao: referee stats
Gu Zhongchao (China) has shown 3.41 cards per game in 17 analysed matches — −6% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: lenient.
Lenient · −6%Upcoming matches with Gu Zhongchao
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Percentile among 2956 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)
Gu Zhongchao by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 16 | 3.50 | 3.77 | −4% | 13% | 0% |
| League Two | 1 | 2.00 | 3.47 | −3% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Gu Zhongchao
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 12 Sept | Changchun Yatai – Heilongjiang Lava SpringLeague One | 1:0 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Sat 29 Aug | Nanjing City – Guangxi HengchenLeague One | 0:2 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Sun 16 Aug | Dongguan United – Hebei KungfuLeague One | 1:2 | 6 | — | 1 |
| Sun 26 Jul | Dalian Huayi – Suzhou DongwuLeague One | 0:0 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Mon 13 Jul | Ningbo Professional – Dongguan UnitedLeague One | 1:0 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sat 27 Jun | Nantong Zhiyun – Meizhou KejiaLeague One | 1:3 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sat 23 May | Guangxi Hengchen – Nantong ZhiyunLeague One | 0:0 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Sat 2 May | Dalian Huayi – Dongguan UnitedLeague One | 2:2 | 7 | — | 0 |
| Sat 18 Apr | Suzhou Dongwu – Guangxi HengchenLeague One | 1:0 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sun 5 Apr | Shaanxi Union – Hebei KungfuLeague One | 1:0 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sat 21 Mar | Hubei Chufeng Heli – Guangzhou DandelionLeague Two | 1:0 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sat 17 May | Hebei Kungfu – Qingdao Red LionsLeague One | 0:2 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sun 6 Apr | Nanjing City – Nantong ZhiyunLeague One | 0:0 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Sat 26 Oct | Guangzhou Evergrande FC – Yanbian LongdingLeague One | 3:1 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sat 12 Oct | Qingdao Red Lions – Shenyang UrbanLeague One | 0:1 | 0 | — | 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 Gu Zhongchao give per game?
On average 3.41 cards per game in 17 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.76).
Is Gu Zhongchao a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Gu Zhongchao officiates, the card count is −6% – profile: lenient. A red card appeared in 0% of these matches.
How often do matches with Gu Zhongchao go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 29% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 59%. Both teams were booked in 65%.
Does Gu Zhongchao give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 12% of matches refereed by Gu Zhongchao.