BulgariaMatches analysed: 532023–2026Nikola Popov · First League: referee stats
Nikola Popov (Bulgaria) has shown 4.98 cards per game in 53 analysed matches — +2% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.
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Percentile among 2955 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 Nikola Popov
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 13 Sept | Botev Plovdiv – Lokomotiv PlovdivFirst League | 2:0 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Sun 30 Aug | Spartak Varna – LudogoretsFirst League | 1:1 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Sun 16 Aug | CSKA Sofia – Botev VratsaFirst League | 5:0 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Mon 3 Aug | Spartak Varna – Lokomotiv PlovdivFirst League | 1:0 | 10 | — | 0 |
| Sat 25 Jul | Lokomotiv Sofia – Levski SofiaFirst League | 1:2 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Mon 18 May | Montana – Spartak VarnaFirst League | 0:2 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sat 2 May | Botev Vratsa – Spartak VarnaFirst League | 2:1 | 5 | — | 1 |
| Tue 14 Apr | Dobrudzha – Botev PlovdivFirst League | 0:3 | 3 | 24 | 0 |
| Fri 3 Apr | Lokomotiv Plovdiv – Lokomotiv SofiaFirst League | 1:0 | 6 | — | 0 |
| Fri 6 Mar | Slavia Sofia – Spartak VarnaFirst League | 4:0 | 3 | 26 | 0 |
| Sat 28 Feb | Septemvri Sofia – CSKA SofiaFirst League | 2:0 | 3 | 27 | 0 |
| Sat 7 Feb | Levski Sofia – Botev VratsaFirst League | 3:1 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Sun 9 Nov | Slavia Sofia – MontanaFirst League | 2:1 | 5 | 23 | 0 |
| Sun 26 Oct | CSKA Sofia – BeroeFirst League | 5:1 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sun 5 Oct | Dobrudzha – Arda KardzhaliFirst League | 0:2 | 7 | 29 | 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 Nikola Popov give per game?
On average 4.98 cards per game in 53 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.88).
Is Nikola Popov a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Nikola Popov officiates, the card count is +2% – profile: average. A red card appeared in 30% of these matches.
How often do matches with Nikola Popov go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 55% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 72%. Both teams were booked in 91%.
Does Nikola Popov give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 15% of matches refereed by Nikola Popov.