USAMatches analysed: 372023–2025Joshua Encarnacion · USL Championship: referee stats
Joshua Encarnacion (USA) has shown 4.14 cards per game in 37 analysed matches — −15% 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)
Last matches refereed by Joshua Encarnacion
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Fri 18 Jul | North Carolina – Indy ElevenUSL Championship | 4:2 | 4 | — | 1 |
| 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 |
| Sat 19 Apr | Detroit City – Rhode IslandUSL Championship | 2:0 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sat 5 Apr | Charleston Battery – Tampa Bay RowdiesUSL Championship | 2:1 | 4 | — | 1 |
| Sat 29 Mar | Indy Eleven – Colorado SpringsUSL Championship | 2:3 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sun 9 Mar | Sacramento Republic – New Mexico UnitedUSL Championship | 2:1 | 9 | — | 1 |
| Sun 3 Nov | Indy Eleven – Rhode IslandUSL Championship | 2:3 | 5 | — | 1 |
| Sun 13 Oct | FC Tulsa – New Mexico UnitedUSL Championship | 1:1 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sun 6 Oct | Memphis 901 – Oakland RootsUSL Championship | 1:1 | 6 | — | 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 4.14 cards per game in 37 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 5.04).
Is Joshua Encarnacion a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Joshua Encarnacion officiates, the card count is −15% – profile: lenient. A red card appeared in 19% of these matches.
How often do matches with Joshua Encarnacion go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 38% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 54%. Both teams were booked in 70%.
Does Joshua Encarnacion give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 24% of matches refereed by Joshua Encarnacion.