ChinaMatches analysed: 272023–2025Niu Minghui: referee stats
Niu Minghui (China) has shown 3.63 cards per game in 27 analysed matches — −7% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: lenient.
Lenient · −7%Upcoming matches with Niu Minghui
Referee radar
Percentile among 2953 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)
Niu Minghui by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Super League | 19 | 3.95 | 4.20 | −4% | 5% | 21% |
| League One | 8 | 2.88 | 3.64 | −9% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Niu Minghui
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 24 Aug | Meizhou Kejia – Hangzhou GreentownSuper League | 2:2 | 3 | 32 | 1 |
| Sat 14 Jun | Sichuan Jiuniu – Shanghai ShenhuaSuper League | 3:1 | 3 | 19 | 0 |
| Thu 1 May | Hangzhou Greentown – Changchun YataiSuper League | 4:2 | 3 | 21 | 0 |
| Sat 19 Apr | Shanghai Shenhua – Wuhan Three TownsSuper League | 2:0 | 2 | 25 | 0 |
| Wed 2 Apr | Qingdao Jonoon – Dalian ZhixingSuper League | 1:1 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Sat 29 Mar | Chongqing Tongliang Long – Shenyang UrbanLeague One | 2:1 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sat 1 Mar | Meizhou Kejia – Henan JianyeSuper League | 2:1 | 7 | 23 | 0 |
| Sat 28 Sept | SHANGHAI SIPG – Qingdao Youth IslandSuper League | 2:1 | 5 | 27 | 0 |
| Sat 17 Aug | Qingdao Jonoon – Sichuan JiuniuSuper League | 1:0 | 7 | 31 | 0 |
| Sat 3 Aug | Chengdu Better City – Changchun YataiSuper League | 4:0 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Fri 12 Jul | Shijiazhuang Y. J. – Wuhan Three TownsSuper League | 1:1 | 5 | 21 | 0 |
| Tue 25 Jun | Nantong Zhiyun – Tianjin TedaSuper League | 1:1 | 4 | 23 | 0 |
| Fri 17 May | Meizhou Kejia – Chengdu Better CitySuper League | 1:4 | 6 | 29 | 0 |
| Tue 30 Apr | Shandong Luneng – Nantong ZhiyunSuper League | 3:1 | 3 | 21 | 0 |
| Sun 14 Apr | Sichuan Jiuniu – Wuhan Three TownsSuper League | 1:1 | 5 | 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 Niu Minghui give per game?
On average 3.63 cards per game in 27 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.04).
Is Niu Minghui a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Niu Minghui officiates, the card count is −7% – profile: lenient. A red card appeared in 15% of these matches.
How often do matches with Niu Minghui go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 37% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 44%. Both teams were booked in 67%.
Does Niu Minghui give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 4% of matches refereed by Niu Minghui.