SwedenMatches analysed: 762023–2026Max Persson: referee stats
Max Persson (Sweden) has shown 3.42 cards per game in 76 analysed matches — +12% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: strict.
Strict · +12%Upcoming matches with Max Persson
| Date | Match | Exp. cards | Over 3.5 | Over 4.5 | Both booked | Penalty | Red card | Odds o3.5 / o4.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 19 Sept 15:00 | Sandviken – Orebro SKSuperettan | 3.73.5 | 49%46% | 31%29% | 69% | 14% | 10% | — |
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)
Max Persson by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ettan - Södra | 40 | 3.20 | 2.79 | +11% | 10% | 15% |
| Superettan | 20 | 3.65 | 3.28 | +7% | 15% | 5% |
| Ettan - Norra | 16 | 3.69 | 3.11 | +10% | 13% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Max Persson
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 5 Sept | Oddevold – Falkenbergs FFSuperettan | 2:1 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sat 29 Aug | Ljungskile SK – IFK VarnamoSuperettan | 0:1 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Sun 23 Aug | Norrby IF – SandvikenSuperettan | 1:1 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sat 15 Aug | GIF Sundsvall – HelsingborgSuperettan | 1:1 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sat 1 Aug | Ostersunds FK – Osters IFSuperettan | 1:0 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sat 25 Jul | IFK Varnamo – IK brageSuperettan | 0:0 | 6 | — | 0 |
| Sat 18 Jul | Oddevold – Varbergs BoIS FCSuperettan | 2:4 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sun 28 Jun | Sandviken – HelsingborgSuperettan | 4:2 | 6 | — | 0 |
| Sun 21 Jun | Osters IF – Falkenbergs FFSuperettan | 1:3 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Mon 15 Jun | IFK Norrkoping – Varbergs BoIS FCSuperettan | 2:0 | 4 | 31 | 0 |
| Tue 9 Jun | IK brage – Ljungskile SKSuperettan | 2:2 | 8 | — | 0 |
| Sun 31 May | Ostersunds FK – Orebro SKSuperettan | 3:2 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sat 23 May | Norrby IF – Ljungskile SKSuperettan | 2:1 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sun 17 May | United Nordic – Falkenbergs FFSuperettan | 1:4 | 1 | — | 1 |
| Sat 9 May | GIF Sundsvall – IFK NorrkopingSuperettan | 1:3 | 3 | — | 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 Max Persson give per game?
On average 3.42 cards per game in 76 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 2.99).
Is Max Persson a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Max Persson officiates, the card count is +12% – profile: strict. A red card appeared in 9% of these matches.
How often do matches with Max Persson go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 22% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 45%. Both teams were booked in 61%.
Does Max Persson give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 12% of matches refereed by Max Persson.
Which match will Max Persson referee next?
Sandviken – Orebro SK (Superettan) on 19.09.2026. Card probabilities for this match are shown above.