BulgariaMatches analysed: 372023–2026Martin Markov: referee stats
Martin Markov (Bulgaria) has shown 4.27 cards per game in 37 analysed matches — −4% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.
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Percentile among 3028 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)
Martin Markov by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Second League | 24 | 4.29 | 4.33 | −1% | 29% | 13% |
| First League | 13 | 4.23 | 4.74 | −6% | 31% | 23% |
Last matches refereed by Martin Markov
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 30 Oct | CSKA 1948 – Spartak VarnaFirst League | 6:1 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Mon 24 Aug | Botev Vratsa – Botev PlovdivFirst League | 1:0 | 7 | — | 0 |
| Fri 24 Apr | Spartak Varna – BeroeFirst League | 1:2 | 4 | 20 | 0 |
| Sat 21 Mar | CSKA 1948 – Lokomotiv SofiaFirst League | 3:2 | 3 | 25 | 1 |
| Wed 4 Mar | CSKA Sofia – Botev VratsaFirst League | 1:0 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| Sun 22 Feb | Beroe – Arda KardzhaliFirst League | 0:0 | 6 | 24 | 0 |
| Thu 4 Dec | Botev Vratsa – Spartak VarnaFirst League | 2:0 | 4 | 20 | 0 |
| Mon 20 Oct | Beroe – MontanaFirst League | 1:1 | 5 | 17 | 0 |
| Sat 13 Sept | CSKA Sofia – Septemvri SofiaFirst League | 3:1 | 9 | — | 0 |
| Tue 5 Aug | Etar Veliko Tarnovo – SevlievoSecond League | 0:0 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sun 11 May | Hebar 1918 – Lokomotiv PlovdivFirst League | 1:2 | 3 | 20 | 1 |
| Thu 8 May | Botev Plovdiv II – NesebarSecond League | 0:2 | 2 | — | 1 |
| Sat 26 Apr | Strumska Slava – Spartak PlevenSecond League | 3:0 | 5 | — | 1 |
| Sat 12 Apr | Botev Plovdiv – Septemvri SofiaFirst League | 3:0 | 2 | 28 | 0 |
| Sat 29 Mar | Pirin Blagoevgrad – NesebarSecond League | 5:1 | 2 | — | 1 |
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 Martin Markov give per game?
On average 4.27 cards per game in 37 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.48).
Is Martin Markov a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Martin Markov officiates, the card count is −4% – profile: average. A red card appeared in 16% of these matches.
How often do matches with Martin Markov 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 87%.
Does Martin Markov give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 30% of matches refereed by Martin Markov.