NetherlandsMatches analysed: 352023–2026Martin Van den Kerkhof · Eerste Divisie: referee stats
Martin Van den Kerkhof (Netherlands) has shown 2.71 cards per game in 35 analysed matches — −16% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: very lenient.
Very lenient · −16%Upcoming matches with Martin Van den Kerkhof
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Percentile among 2956 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 Martin Van den Kerkhof
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 28 Aug | Roda – NAC BredaEerste Divisie | 2:2 | 5 | 23 | 1 |
| Fri 7 Aug | VVV Venlo – HeraclesEerste Divisie | 3:4 | 3 | 27 | 1 |
| Fri 24 Apr | Cambuur – VitesseEerste Divisie | 2:1 | 8 | 29 | 0 |
| Mon 6 Apr | Almere City FC – Den BoschEerste Divisie | 1:2 | 3 | 22 | 0 |
| Mon 16 Mar | Helmond Sport – CambuurEerste Divisie | 0:1 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| Fri 27 Feb | Emmen – Willem IIEerste Divisie | 0:3 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Sun 18 Jan | Almere City FC – De GraafschapEerste Divisie | 2:0 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
| Fri 21 Nov | FC OSS – WaalwijkEerste Divisie | 0:0 | 2 | 31 | 0 |
| Fri 10 Oct | Almere City FC – VitesseEerste Divisie | 2:2 | 3 | 26 | 0 |
| Mon 29 Sept | Roda – CambuurEerste Divisie | 1:1 | 3 | 25 | 0 |
| Fri 26 Sept | Waalwijk – ADO Den HaagEerste Divisie | 1:3 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Fri 5 Sept | De Graafschap – EmmenEerste Divisie | 2:3 | 7 | 20 | 0 |
| Sun 31 Aug | Cambuur – VVV VenloEerste Divisie | 3:1 | 5 | 31 | 0 |
| Fri 22 Aug | Almere City FC – Willem IIEerste Divisie | 0:1 | 3 | 20 | 0 |
| Fri 9 May | Telstar – EmmenEerste Divisie | 3:0 | 3 | 19 | 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 Van den Kerkhof give per game?
On average 2.71 cards per game in 35 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.46).
Is Martin Van den Kerkhof a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Martin Van den Kerkhof officiates, the card count is −16% – profile: very lenient. A red card appeared in 3% 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 20%. Both teams were booked in 60%.
Does Martin Van den Kerkhof give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 14% of matches refereed by Martin Van den Kerkhof.