DenmarkMatches analysed: 802023–2026Jacob Karlsen: referee stats
Jacob Karlsen (Denmark) has shown 3.43 cards per game in 80 analysed matches — −9% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: lenient.
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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)
Jacob Karlsen by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Superliga | 52 | 3.29 | 3.64 | −8% | 19% | 12% |
| UEFA Youth League | 8 | 4.50 | 4.40 | +1% | 25% | 0% |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | 5 | 2.60 | 4.42 | −14% | 20% | 20% |
| 1. Division | 4 | 2.50 | 3.51 | −7% | 50% | 0% |
 1. Division | 4 | 3.75 | 5.03 | −8% | 0% | 0% |
| UEFA U17 Championship - Qualification | 4 | 4.00 | 2.54 | +11% | 25% | 50% |
| UEFA U19 Championship - Qualification | 2 | 5.50 | 4.57 | +4% | 0% | 50% |
| UEFA Europa League | 1 | 2.00 | 4.18 | −5% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Jacob Karlsen
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 10 Sept | Slavia Praha U19 – Lens U19UEFA Youth League | 2:1 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sun 30 Aug | Silkeborg – FC MidtjyllandSuperliga | 1:1 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Sun 23 Aug | Viborg – FC CopenhagenSuperliga | 4:0 | 3 | 27 | 0 |
| Sun 9 Aug | AC Horsens – BrondbySuperliga | 0:2 | 4 | 26 | 0 |
| Mon 27 Jul | Randers FC – SilkeborgSuperliga | 1:1 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Thu 23 Jul | Debreceni VSC – Pyunik YerevanUEFA Europa Conference League | 1:0 | 4 | 21 | 0 |
| Thu 16 Jul | Linfield – Kalju NommeUEFA Europa Conference League | 2:2 | 4 | — | 1 |
| Sat 16 May | AC Horsens – Hvidovre1. Division | 1:1 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sun 10 May | FC Nordsjaelland – FC MidtjyllandSuperliga | 0:0 | 4 | 19 | 0 |
| Sun 3 May | Aarhus – SonderjyskeSuperliga | 2:1 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| Sat 18 Apr | Pafos – AEK Larnaca1. Division | 1:1 | 4 | 24 | 0 |
| Sun 12 Apr | Silkeborg – OdenseSuperliga | 3:1 | 3 | 16 | 0 |
| Sat 28 Mar | England U19 – Poland U19UEFA U19 Championship - Qualification | 1:0 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Wed 25 Mar | England U19 – Serbia U19UEFA U19 Championship - Qualification | 0:2 | 6 | — | 0 |
| Sun 22 Mar | Aarhus – BrondbySuperliga | 0:0 | 7 | 32 | 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 Jacob Karlsen give per game?
On average 3.43 cards per game in 80 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.80).
Is Jacob Karlsen a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Jacob Karlsen officiates, the card count is −9% – profile: lenient. A red card appeared in 13% of these matches.
How often do matches with Jacob Karlsen go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 26% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 44%. Both teams were booked in 70%.
Does Jacob Karlsen give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 20% of matches refereed by Jacob Karlsen.