GermanyMatches analysed: 752023–2026Martin Petersen: referee stats
Martin Petersen (Germany) has shown 4.39 cards per game in 75 analysed matches — +3% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.
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Percentile among 2954 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 Petersen by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bundesliga | 34 | 4.62 | 4.11 | +9% | 18% | 15% |
| 2. Bundesliga | 23 | 4.30 | 4.68 | −6% | 26% | 13% |
| 3. Liga | 7 | 5.14 | 4.96 | +2% | 14% | 0% |
| DFB Pokal | 6 | 3.83 | 3.84 | −0% | 17% | 17% |
 J1 League | 3 | 2.33 | 2.50 | −1% | 0% | 0% |
| J2 League | 1 | 5.00 | 2.51 | +5% | 0% | 0% |
| J-League Cup | 1 | 2.00 | 2.41 | −1% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Martin Petersen
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 18 Sept | VfL Wolfsburg – SV Darmstadt 982. Bundesliga | 5:1 | 5 | 28 | 0 |
| Sat 5 Sept | Borussia Mönchengladbach – SV ElversbergBundesliga | 3:4 | 4 | 27 | 0 |
| Mon 24 Aug | Würzburger Kickers – 1. FC KölnDFB Pokal | 1:2 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| Sat 16 May | MSV Duisburg – FC Viktoria Köln3. Liga | 1:1 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Sat 9 May | Holstein Kiel – 1. FC Magdeburg2. Bundesliga | 1:3 | 4 | 24 | 0 |
| Sat 25 Apr | FSV Mainz 05 – Bayern MünchenBundesliga | 3:4 | 3 | 24 | 0 |
| Sat 4 Apr | Bayer Leverkusen – VfL WolfsburgBundesliga | 6:3 | 4 | 19 | 3 |
| Sat 7 Mar | RB Leipzig – FC AugsburgBundesliga | 2:1 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| Sun 22 Feb | Hannover 96 – Dynamo Dresden2. Bundesliga | 0:0 | 5 | 28 | 0 |
| Sat 14 Feb | Eintracht Frankfurt – Borussia MönchengladbachBundesliga | 3:0 | 5 | 22 | 0 |
| Fri 30 Jan | 1. FC Köln – VfL WolfsburgBundesliga | 1:0 | 5 | 24 | 0 |
| Sun 18 Jan | FC Augsburg – SC FreiburgBundesliga | 2:2 | 5 | 25 | 0 |
| Sat 13 Dec | 1899 Hoffenheim – Hamburger SVBundesliga | 4:1 | 4 | 26 | 0 |
| Sat 6 Dec | SV Darmstadt 98 – Karlsruher SC2. Bundesliga | 3:2 | 3 | 16 | 0 |
| Sun 23 Nov | RB Leipzig – Werder BremenBundesliga | 2:0 | 3 | 12 | 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 Martin Petersen give per game?
On average 4.39 cards per game in 75 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.23).
Is Martin Petersen a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Martin Petersen officiates, the card count is +3% – profile: average. A red card appeared in 12% of these matches.
How often do matches with Martin Petersen go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 45% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 68%. Both teams were booked in 87%.
Does Martin Petersen give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 19% of matches refereed by Martin Petersen.