USAMatches analysed: 682023–2026Lukasz Szpala: referee stats
Lukasz Szpala (USA) has shown 4.25 cards per game in 68 analysed matches — −2% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.
Average · −2%Upcoming matches with Lukasz Szpala
| Date | Match | Exp. cards | Over 3.5 | Over 4.5 | Both booked | Penalty | Red card | Odds o3.5 / o4.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 20 Sept 00:30 | St. Louis City – Toronto FCMajor League Soccer | 4.14.4 | 58%61% | 39%43% | 75% | 20% | 15% | 1.62 / 2.18 |
Model probabilities: the referee’s card rate combined with both teams’ discipline, shrunk toward the league average when the sample is small. League average in grey for comparison.
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)
Lukasz Szpala by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 60 | 4.20 | 4.41 | −4% | 30% | 12% |
| Leagues Cup | 4 | 4.75 | 4.05 | +5% | 0% | 0% |
| CONCACAF Champions League | 2 | 2.50 | 3.67 | −5% | 0% | 0% |
| USL Championship | 1 | 7.00 | 4.53 | +5% | 0% | 0% |
| CONCACAF Nations League | 1 | 6.00 | 4.02 | +4% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Lukasz Szpala
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 6 Sept | San Antonio – FC TulsaUSL Championship | 0:0 | 7 | — | 0 |
| Sun 27 Jul | Vancouver Whitecaps – Sporting Kansas CityMajor League Soccer | 3:0 | 3 | 29 | 0 |
| Sat 19 Jul | New England Revolution – Orlando City SCMajor League Soccer | 1:2 | 4 | 31 | 0 |
| Wed 16 Jul | FC Cincinnati – Inter MiamiMajor League Soccer | 3:0 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Sun 1 Jun | Seattle Sounders – Minnesota United FCMajor League Soccer | 2:3 | 5 | 28 | 1 |
| Thu 29 May | Austin – Real Salt LakeMajor League Soccer | 1:1 | 3 | 26 | 0 |
| Sat 24 May | Charlotte – Columbus CrewMajor League Soccer | 3:2 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| Thu 15 May | St. Louis City – Sporting Kansas CityMajor League Soccer | 2:2 | 4 | 29 | 0 |
| Sat 10 May | Chicago Fire – Atlanta United FCMajor League Soccer | 2:1 | 5 | 19 | 1 |
| Sun 27 Apr | Inter Miami – FC DallasMajor League Soccer | 3:4 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Sat 5 Apr | Charlotte – Nashville SCMajor League Soccer | 2:1 | 5 | 32 | 1 |
| Sat 29 Mar | Toronto FC – Vancouver WhitecapsMajor League Soccer | 0:0 | 2 | 30 | 0 |
| Sun 16 Mar | Portland Timbers – Los Angeles GalaxyMajor League Soccer | 1:1 | 3 | 24 | 0 |
| Fri 14 Mar | LD Alajuelense – U.N.A.M. - PumasCONCACAF Champions League | 1:1 | 3 | 33 | 0 |
| Thu 6 Feb | Forge – MonterreyCONCACAF Champions League | 0:2 | 2 | 16 | 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 Lukasz Szpala give per game?
On average 4.25 cards per game in 68 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.36).
Is Lukasz Szpala a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Lukasz Szpala officiates, the card count is −2% – profile: average. A red card appeared in 10% of these matches.
How often do matches with Lukasz Szpala go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 46% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 60%. Both teams were booked in 82%.
Does Lukasz Szpala give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 27% of matches refereed by Lukasz Szpala.
Which match will Lukasz Szpala referee next?
St. Louis City – Toronto FC (Major League Soccer) on 20.09.2026. Card probabilities for this match are shown above.