NorwayMatches analysed: 662023–2026Ola Hobber Nilsen: referee stats
Ola Hobber Nilsen (Norway) has shown 3.30 cards per game in 66 analysed matches — −1% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.
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Percentile among 2956 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)
Ola Hobber Nilsen by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eliteserien | 59 | 3.34 | 3.39 | −1% | 37% | 9% |
| NM Cupen | 7 | 3.00 | 2.98 | +0% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Ola Hobber Nilsen
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 13 Sept | Start – BrannEliteserien | 2:0 | 3 | 25 | 0 |
| Sun 30 Aug | Bodo/Glimt – RosenborgEliteserien | 4:2 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| Sun 9 Aug | Ham-Kam – AalesundEliteserien | 1:1 | 3 | 21 | 0 |
| Mon 27 Jul | Rosenborg – FredrikstadEliteserien | 4:0 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Sat 18 Jul | Viking – SandefjordEliteserien | 2:1 | 6 | 32 | 1 |
| Mon 25 May | Sarpsborg 08 FF – MoldeEliteserien | 2:1 | 2 | 19 | 1 |
| Sun 10 May | Rosenborg – LillestromEliteserien | 2:0 | 4 | 24 | 1 |
| Thu 30 Apr | Bodo/Glimt – StartEliteserien | 5:0 | 4 | 16 | 1 |
| Sun 26 Apr | Aalesund – Kristiansund BKEliteserien | 1:1 | 5 | 24 | 0 |
| Sat 18 Apr | Viking – BrannEliteserien | 3:2 | 5 | 28 | 1 |
| Wed 15 Apr | Sarpsborg 08 FF – Bodo/GlimtEliteserien | 1:1 | 3 | 14 | 1 |
| Mon 6 Apr | Tromso – RosenborgEliteserien | 2:0 | 3 | 16 | 0 |
| Wed 18 Mar | Viking – AalesundNM Cupen | 1:2 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Thu 5 Mar | Molde – Bodo/GlimtNM Cupen | 1:2 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sat 22 Nov | Tromso – RosenborgEliteserien | 1:0 | 5 | 25 | 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 Ola Hobber Nilsen give per game?
On average 3.30 cards per game in 66 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.35).
Is Ola Hobber Nilsen a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Ola Hobber Nilsen officiates, the card count is −1% – profile: average. A red card appeared in 8% of these matches.
How often do matches with Ola Hobber Nilsen go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 18% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 46%. Both teams were booked in 74%.
Does Ola Hobber Nilsen give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 33% of matches refereed by Ola Hobber Nilsen.