USAMatches analysed: 222023–2026John Matto · USL Championship: referee stats
John Matto (USA) has shown 5.41 cards per game in 22 analysed matches — +7% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: strict.
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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)
Last matches refereed by John Matto
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Sat 23 Aug | Detroit City – Tampa Bay RowdiesUSL Championship | 2:0 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sun 3 Aug | Phoenix Rising – Birmingham LegionUSL Championship | 3:3 | 7 | — | 0 |
| Sat 5 Jul | Miami FC – FC TulsaUSL Championship | 2:2 | 8 | — | 2 |
| Sun 15 Jun | Colorado Springs – Oakland RootsUSL Championship | 1:0 | 6 | — | 0 |
| Sun 18 May | Orange County SC – New Mexico UnitedUSL Championship | 0:3 | 9 | — | 2 |
| Sat 29 Mar | Lexington – San AntonioUSL Championship | 2:3 | 5 | — | 1 |
| Wed 9 Oct | North Carolina – FC TulsaUSL Championship | 2:0 | 6 | — | 1 |
| Sat 24 Aug | Tampa Bay Rowdies – Miami FCUSL Championship | 2:0 | 7 | — | 0 |
| Fri 19 Jul | North Carolina – Detroit CityUSL Championship | 1:1 | 7 | — | 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 5.41 cards per game in 22 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.91).
Is John Matto a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where John Matto officiates, the card count is +7% – profile: strict. A red card appeared in 23% of these matches.
How often do matches with John Matto go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 68% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 82%. Both teams were booked in 86%.
Does John Matto give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 32% of matches refereed by John Matto.