SwedenMatches analysed: 602023–2026Niclas Karlsson: referee stats
Niclas Karlsson (Sweden) has shown 2.40 cards per game in 60 analysed matches — −17% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: very lenient.
Very lenient · −17%Upcoming matches with Niclas Karlsson
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Percentile among 3027 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)
Niclas Karlsson by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ettan - Södra | 31 | 2.39 | 2.84 | −11% | 16% | 3% |
| Superettan | 20 | 2.40 | 3.30 | −16% | 0% | 10% |
| Ettan - Norra | 7 | 2.57 | 3.12 | −6% | 29% | 0% |
| Allsvenskan | 2 | 2.00 | 3.40 | −6% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Niclas Karlsson
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 31 Oct | IFK Norrkoping – Ostersunds FKSuperettan | 3:0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Sat 24 Oct | IFK Varnamo – SandvikenSuperettan | 0:1 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sat 10 Oct | Ostersunds FK – Varbergs BoIS FCSuperettan | 1:1 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Sun 30 Aug | Sandviken – Osters IFSuperettan | 1:1 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Mon 24 Aug | IFK Varnamo – Landskrona BoISSuperettan | 1:1 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sat 15 Aug | United Nordic – Varbergs BoIS FCSuperettan | 0:0 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Sun 9 Aug | Halmstad – GaisAllsvenskan | 0:2 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Fri 31 Jul | Oddevold – Norrby IFSuperettan | 0:0 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Mon 27 Jul | Osters IF – Varbergs BoIS FCSuperettan | 3:0 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sun 19 Jul | IFK Norrkoping – SandvikenSuperettan | 3:0 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sun 21 Jun | Helsingborg – GIF SundsvallSuperettan | 5:2 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Sun 14 Jun | Ljungskile SK – Ostersunds FKSuperettan | 1:1 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Wed 10 Jun | Varbergs BoIS FC – Norrby IFSuperettan | 2:0 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sat 30 May | Falkenbergs FF – OddevoldSuperettan | 2:1 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Sat 23 May | Kalmar FF – Degerfors IFAllsvenskan | 2:1 | 3 | 23 | 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 Niclas Karlsson give per game?
On average 2.40 cards per game in 60 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.04).
Is Niclas Karlsson a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Niclas Karlsson officiates, the card count is −17% – profile: very lenient. A red card appeared in 5% of these matches.
How often do matches with Niclas Karlsson go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 7% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 27%. Both teams were booked in 55%.
Does Niclas Karlsson give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 12% of matches refereed by Niclas Karlsson.