NetherlandsMatches analysed: 872023–2026Martin Van den Kerkhof: referee stats
Martin Van den Kerkhof (Netherlands) has shown 2.60 cards per game in 87 analysed matches — −19% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: very lenient.
Very lenient · −19%Upcoming matches with Martin Van den Kerkhof
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Percentile among 2950 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 Van den Kerkhof by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eredivisie | 48 | 2.56 | 3.24 | −16% | 19% | 19% |
| Eerste Divisie | 35 | 2.71 | 3.47 | −16% | 14% | 3% |
| KNVB Beker | 4 | 2.00 | 3.06 | −8% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Martin Van den Kerkhof
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 18 Sept | Groningen – PEC ZwolleEredivisie | 3:0 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| Fri 11 Sept | AZ Alkmaar – Willem IIEredivisie | 1:1 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Tue 8 Sept | Utrecht – GO Ahead EaglesEredivisie | 3:3 | 3 | 24 | 1 |
| Fri 28 Aug | Roda – NAC BredaEerste Divisie | 2:2 | 5 | 23 | 1 |
| Sat 15 Aug | Fortuna Sittard – CambuurEredivisie | 3:1 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| Fri 7 Aug | VVV Venlo – HeraclesEerste Divisie | 3:4 | 3 | 27 | 1 |
| Sun 10 May | GO Ahead Eagles – PSV EindhovenEredivisie | 1:4 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Fri 24 Apr | Cambuur – VitesseEerste Divisie | 2:1 | 8 | 29 | 0 |
| Sat 11 Apr | Heracles – AjaxEredivisie | 0:3 | 3 | 14 | 0 |
| Mon 6 Apr | Almere City FC – Den BoschEerste Divisie | 1:2 | 3 | 22 | 0 |
| Sun 22 Mar | NEC Nijmegen – HeerenveenEredivisie | 2:2 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Mon 16 Mar | Helmond Sport – CambuurEerste Divisie | 0:1 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| Sun 8 Mar | Sparta Rotterdam – PEC ZwolleEredivisie | 1:1 | 4 | 17 | 0 |
| Fri 27 Feb | Emmen – Willem IIEerste Divisie | 0:3 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Fri 20 Feb | Fortuna Sittard – ExcelsiorEredivisie | 2:1 | 2 | 22 | 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 Van den Kerkhof give per game?
On average 2.60 cards per game in 87 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.32).
Is Martin Van den Kerkhof a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Martin Van den Kerkhof officiates, the card count is −19% – profile: very lenient. A red card appeared in 12% of these matches.
How often do matches with Martin Van den Kerkhof go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 14% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 22%. Both teams were booked in 53%.
Does Martin Van den Kerkhof give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 16% of matches refereed by Martin Van den Kerkhof.