USAMatches analysed: 462023–2026Joshua Encarnacion: referee stats
Joshua Encarnacion (USA) has shown 4.28 cards per game in 46 analysed matches — −12% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: lenient.
Lenient · −12%Upcoming matches with Joshua Encarnacion
Referee radar
Percentile among 2790 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)
Joshua Encarnacion by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 USL Championship | 37 | 4.14 | 5.04 | −15% | 24% | 19% |
| USL League One | 5 | 4.40 | 5.18 | −6% | 40% | 20% |
| Major League Soccer | 4 | 5.50 | 4.34 | +8% | 0% | 25% |
Last matches refereed by Joshua Encarnacion
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 20 Aug | Minnesota United FC – Atlanta United FCMajor League Soccer | 1:2 | 7 | 26 | 0 |
| Sun 10 May | Nashville SC – DC UnitedMajor League Soccer | 2:2 | 6 | 24 | 0 |
| Sat 4 Apr | New England Revolution – CF MontrealMajor League Soccer | 3:0 | 5 | 39 | 0 |
| Sat 18 Oct | Atlanta United FC – DC UnitedMajor League Soccer | 1:1 | 4 | 23 | 0 |
| Sun 21 Sept | San Antonio – Orange County SCUSL Championship | 3:1 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Thu 11 Sept | New Mexico United – Detroit CityUSL Championship | 4:0 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Sat 23 Aug | Lexington – Oakland RootsUSL Championship | 2:1 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Wed 13 Aug | Philadelphia Union – New York Red BullsUS Open Cup | 3:2 | 6 | — | 0 |
| Thu 7 Aug | Naples – TormentaUSL League One | 2:1 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Fri 18 Jul | North Carolina – Indy ElevenUSL Championship | 4:2 | 4 | — | 1 |
| Sat 5 Jul | Chattanooga Red Wolves – One KnoxvilleUSL League One | 1:0 | 6 | — | 0 |
| Wed 25 Jun | Loudoun United – Louisville CityUSL Championship | 1:4 | 6 | — | 1 |
| Sun 22 Jun | Birmingham Legion – Oakland RootsUSL Championship | 0:1 | 2 | — | 1 |
| Wed 28 May | Indy Eleven – Hartford AthleticUSL Championship | 4:4 | 2 | — | 1 |
| Sun 25 May | Las Vegas Lights – El Paso LocomotiveUSL Championship | 1:2 | 5 | — | 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 Joshua Encarnacion give per game?
On average 4.28 cards per game in 46 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.99).
Is Joshua Encarnacion a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Joshua Encarnacion officiates, the card count is −12% – profile: lenient. A red card appeared in 20% of these matches.
How often do matches with Joshua Encarnacion go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 44% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 59%. Both teams were booked in 72%.
Does Joshua Encarnacion give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 24% of matches refereed by Joshua Encarnacion.