USAMatches analysed: 622023–2026John Matto: referee stats
John Matto (USA) has shown 5.39 cards per game in 62 analysed matches — +11% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: strict.
Strict · +11%Upcoming matches with John Matto
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Percentile among 3027 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)
John Matto by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 USL Championship | 22 | 5.41 | 4.91 | +7% | 32% | 23% |
| MLS Next Pro | 21 | 5.29 | 4.55 | +11% | 33% | 19% |
| USL League One | 14 | 5.57 | 5.27 | +4% | 14% | 14% |
| USL League One Cup | 3 | 7.00 | 5.18 | +9% | 0% | 33% |
| NWSL Women | 1 | 2.00 | 2.35 | −1% | 0% | 0% |
| USL Super League | 1 | 3.00 | 2.49 | +1% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by John Matto
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 24 Oct | NY Cosmos – Chattanooga Red WolvesUSL League One | 1:1 | 3 | 24 | 0 |
| Wed 14 Oct | Greenville Triumph – Spokane VelocityUSL League One | 4:3 | 3 | 30 | 0 |
| Sat 3 Oct | Sarasota Paradise – Charlotte IndependenceUSL League One | 2:3 | 8 | 22 | 0 |
| Sat 19 Sept | North Carolina Courage W – NJ/NY Gotham FC WNWSL Women | 1:2 | 2 | 31 | 0 |
| Sat 5 Sept | Rhode Island – Louisville CityUSL Championship | 1:1 | 5 | — | 1 |
| Sun 16 Aug | Colorado Springs – Birmingham LegionUSL Championship | 3:2 | 6 | — | 0 |
| Thu 6 Aug | El Paso Locomotive – Monterey BayUSL Championship | 1:0 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Wed 15 Jul | Sporting JAX – Pittsburgh RiverhoundsUSL Championship | 2:1 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sat 2 May | Charleston Battery – Sporting JAXUSL Championship | 4:0 | 7 | — | 0 |
| Tue 21 Apr | Brooklyn – Sacramento RepublicUSL Championship | 1:1 | 4 | — | 1 |
| Mon 22 Sept | Houston Dynamo FC II – Portland Timbers IIMLS Next Pro | 3:1 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Sat 13 Sept | St. Louis City II – Minnesota United IIMLS Next Pro | 1:1 | 9 | — | 0 |
| Wed 27 Aug | One Knoxville – NaplesUSL League One | 0:0 | 6 | — | 0 |
| Sat 23 Aug | Detroit City – Tampa Bay RowdiesUSL Championship | 2:0 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Mon 11 Aug | New York RB II – Philadelphia Union IIMLS Next Pro | 2:0 | 9 | — | 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 John Matto give per game?
On average 5.39 cards per game in 62 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.80).
Is John Matto a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where John Matto officiates, the card count is +11% – profile: strict. A red card appeared in 19% of these matches.
How often do matches with John Matto go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 63% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 81%. Both teams were booked in 84%.
Does John Matto give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 26% of matches refereed by John Matto.