PeruMatches analysed: 792023–2026Michael Espinoza · Primera División: referee stats
Michael Espinoza (Peru) has shown 4.92 cards per game in 79 analysed matches — −4% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.
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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)
Last matches refereed by Michael Espinoza
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 6 Sept | Universitario – Comerciantes UnidosPrimera División | 2:2 | 5 | 29 | 1 |
| Sat 29 Aug | Club Deportivo Los Chankas – Juan Pablo II CollegePrimera División | 3:4 | 5 | 17 | 2 |
| Sat 8 Aug | Juan Pablo II College – Atletico GrauPrimera División | 0:0 | 3 | 18 | 0 |
| Sun 2 Aug | Alianza Lima – Alianza AtleticoPrimera División | 3:1 | 5 | 15 | 0 |
| Sun 26 Jul | FBC Melgar – Sporting CristalPrimera División | 2:1 | 4 | 19 | 1 |
| Sat 18 Jul | Atletico Grau – UTC CajamarcaPrimera División | 3:1 | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| Sat 30 May | Deportivo Garcilaso – Juan Pablo II CollegePrimera División | 4:1 | 4 | 24 | 1 |
| Sun 24 May | Alianza Lima – Club Deportivo Los ChankasPrimera División | 3:0 | 2 | 27 | 0 |
| Sun 26 Apr | UTC Cajamarca – CiencianoPrimera División | 2:2 | 5 | 27 | 2 |
| Tue 14 Apr | UCV Moquegua – Juan Pablo II CollegePrimera División | 3:0 | 5 | 26 | 0 |
| Fri 3 Apr | Alianza Atletico – Atletico GrauPrimera División | 2:2 | 4 | 27 | 0 |
| Sat 21 Mar | Cienciano – FC CajamarcaPrimera División | 3:0 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Sun 15 Mar | Universitario – UTC CajamarcaPrimera División | 2:0 | 3 | 16 | 1 |
| Sat 28 Feb | Deportivo Garcilaso – CiencianoPrimera División | 2:3 | 3 | 21 | 2 |
| Sun 22 Feb | ADT – UTC CajamarcaPrimera División | 2:2 | 7 | 25 | 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 Michael Espinoza give per game?
On average 4.92 cards per game in 79 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 5.17).
Is Michael Espinoza a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Michael Espinoza officiates, the card count is −4% – profile: average. A red card appeared in 30% of these matches.
How often do matches with Michael Espinoza go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 47% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 66%. Both teams were booked in 80%.
Does Michael Espinoza give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 34% of matches refereed by Michael Espinoza.